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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Illinois is the fourth-largest pork producer in 
3the United States, contributing an estimated $13.8 billion to 
4the State's economy and supporting over 57,000 jobs; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Pork is the most widely eaten protein in the 
6world, and consumers have a variety of delicious cuts as 
7choices, including bacon; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Bacon is a hot commodity and is not just eaten for 
9breakfast anymore, although it is eaten with eggs 71% of the 
10time; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Each year, the average American eats 18 pounds of 
12bacon, and Illinois pig farmers produce over six billion 
13slices of it; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Bacon has high amounts of vitamin B3, also called 
15niacin, which is colloquially known as the fountain of youth; 
16and
 
17    WHEREAS, Oscar Mayer patented the bacon slice in 1924; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Some refer to bacon as the "meat candy", as 
19incorporating it into sweet treats adds a savory and salty 
 
 
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1element to traditional desserts; the smoky, rich flavor of 
2bacon complements a variety of sweet ingredients, as in the 
3popular candied bacon dessert, which typically involves 
4coating strips of bacon in a mixture of brown sugar, maple 
5syrup, and spices, such as black pepper or cayenne pepper, 
6then baking until the sugar forms a crispy, caramelized 
7coating; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The hardworking pig farmers who raise this 
9high-quality product deserve our support; whether plain or 
10applewood smoked, store-bought or artisan-made, bacon is a 
11meat for any meal; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The phrase "Bacon Never Broke My Heart" goes 
13without saying; and
 
14    WHEREAS, National Bacon Day is celebrated in December, but 
15Illinois needs its own day to pay tribute to this decadent, 
16rich, and indulgent meat; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
18HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
19we declare May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of 
20Illinois and invite all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by 
21enjoying some delicious slices of bacon; and be it further
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
2presented to the Illinois Pork Producers Association as a 
3symbol of our respect and esteem.