24 LC 112 2017
House Resolution 1233
By: Representatives Franklin of the 160
th
, Corbett of the 174
th
, Dickey of the 145
th
, Stephens
of the 164
th
, and Parrish of the 158
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Georgian farmers who produce sugarcane syrup; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, making sugarcane syrup has been a part of family farm tradition for2
generations, particularly in Georgia; and3
WHEREAS, the increase in production costs, competition from artificial syrups, and the4
decreasing number of farmers who still make sugarcane syrup, however, has led some to5
refer to the making of sugarcane syrup as a dying art; and6
WHEREAS, authentic sugarcane syrup is now harder to find than ever on store shelves, and7
cheaper syrups are frequently made with corn syrup and artificial additives; and8
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to appropriately honor those who continue9
to preserve the long-standing tradition of making authentic sugarcane syrup.10
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that11
the members of this body commend Georgian farmers who dedicate their time and energy12
toward the art of making sugarcane syrup as well as extend best wishes for future health,13
happiness, and success.14
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the16
public and the press.17
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