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House Bill 14
By: Representatives Carpenter of the 4
th
, Tarvin of the 2
nd
, Crawford of the 89
th
, and Fleming
of the 114
th
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
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relating to other state symbols, so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread of2
Georgia; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to3
repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:5
SECTION 1.6
The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:7
(1) The colorful history and traditions of the State of Georgia are inextricably associated8
with the food traditions of corn and among the many legacies of this proud heritage is the9
delicious bread known as cornbread;10
(2) Relied upon by indigenous people to sustain themselves, cornbread has transcended11
its humble origins to take a place of honor at such events as the Prater's Mill Country Fair12
in Whitfield County;13
(3) With thousands of participants and visitors, such celebrations include cornbread14
cooked on a wood-burning stove and served with collard greens and pinto beans;15
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(4) Corn is grown, ground, and made into cornmeal at historic mills like Prater's Mill,
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Berry College Mill, and Ogeechee River Mill and modern mills like Southeastern Mills and17
Logan Turnpike Mill;18
(5) Cornmeal is then sold in stores and served in eating establishments throughout the19
state, and cornbread is enjoyed by young and old at home and in restaurants;20
(6) Cornbread enjoys a singular stature in Georgia history and culture that is rivaled only21
by its undeniable appeal as a versatile and satisfying food; and22
(7) Accordingly, it is abundantly fitting and proper that cornbread be designated as the23
official Georgia state bread so as to fully recognize the importance of this product to this24
state.25
SECTION 2.26
Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other27
state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:28
"50-3-94.
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Cornbread is designated as the official Georgia state bread."30
SECTION 3.31
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.32
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