[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     RECOGNIZING NATIONAL MILK DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to 
recognize a special day for our dairy farmers, National Milk Day.
  National Milk Day originates back to January 11, 1878, when milk was 
first delivered in glass bottles in the United States.
  Milk is consumed by millions of Americans every year because not only 
is it delicious but also provides key nutrients like calcium, 
potassium, and other vitamins.
  This is one of the reasons why I am so thankful for the passing of my 
bill, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, which will provide 
these key nutrients to children and schools nationwide.
  Milk is also very important to my home State of Pennsylvania. The 
Pennsylvania dairy industry alone generates 52,000 jobs and $14.7 
billion in revenue in the State.
  Furthermore, Pennsylvania is ranked second nationally in the number 
of dairy farms. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished.
  As a descendant of a long line of dairy farmers, let's raise a glass 
of milk in honor of these dairy farmers who work around the clock to 
bring fresh, nutritious, and delicious milk to our tables every day.

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