SJ0050 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Illinois is the 4th largest pork producing state in the United States, contributing an estimated $13.8 billion to the State's economy and supporting over 57,000 jobs; and

WHEREAS, Pork is the most widely eaten protein in the world, and consumers have a variety of delicious cuts as choices, including bacon; Illinois pig farmers produce over six billion slices of bacon per year, and the average American eats 18 lbs. of bacon per year; and

WHEREAS, The hardworking pig farmers who raise this high-quality product deserve our support; whether plain or apple-wood smoked, store-bought or artisan-made, bacon is a meat for any meal; and

WHEREAS, The phrase "Bacon Never Broke My Heart" goes without saying; and

WHEREAS, National Bacon Day is celebrated in December, but Illinois needs its own day to pay tribute to this decadent, rich, and indulgent meat; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare May 1, 2024 as Illinois Bacon Day and invite all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Illinois Pork Producers Association as a symbol of our respect and esteem.