[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13714]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         SOUTH CAROLINA PEACHES

 Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise to recognize South 
Carolina's peach farmers for their hard work and their delicious 
peaches.
  Today, peaches from my home State have been delivered to offices 
throughout the Senate and the U.S. Capitol. Thanks to South Carolina's 
peach farmers, those of us here in Washington will be able to cool off 
from the summer heat with delicious peaches.
  For a relatively small State, South Carolina is second in the Nation 
in peach production. In fact, this year farmers across my State planted 
more than 16,000 acres of peaches. As my colleagues can attest, these 
are some of the finest peaches produced anywhere in the United States.
  As we savor the taste of these peaches, we should remember the work 
and labor that goes into producing such a delicious fruit. While 
Americans enjoy peaches for appetizers, entrees and desserts, most do 
not stop to consider where they come from. Farmers will be laboring all 
summer in the heat and humidity to bring us what we call the ``perfect 
candy.'' What else curbs a sweet tooth, is delicious, nutritious and 
satisfying, but not fattening?
  The truth is, Mr. President, our farmers as too often the forgotten 
workers in our country. Through their dedication and commitment, our 
nation is able to enjoy a wonderful selection of fresh fruit, 
vegetables and other foods. In fact, our agricultural system, at times, 
is the envy of the world.
  Mr. President, as Senators and their staff feast on these delicious 
peaches, I hope they will remember the people in South Carolina who 
made this endeavor possible: The South Carolina Peach Council, David 
Winkles and the entire South Carolina Farm Bureau. They have all worked 
extremely hard to ensure that the U.S. Senate gets a taste of South 
Carolina.
  I am sure everyone in our Nation's Capitol will be smiling as they 
enjoy these delicious South Carolina peaches.

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