Iowa Bacon Day

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY COWNIE and OLDSON

 A Resolution recognizing February 26, 2011, as Iowa Bacon Day. 

WHEREAS, the people of Maine have lobster, the people of Idaho grow great potatoes, and the folks of Texas make great chili, we Iowans have bacon nature’s perfect food; and

WHEREAS, whether plain or apple-wood smoked, whether store-bought or artisan-made, bacon is a meat for any meal; and

WHEREAS, as America’s top pork producer, Iowa stands tall as the nation’s source of high-quality bacon; and  

WHEREAS, the 4th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival is set for Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Des Moines;

NOW THEREFORE,  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives recognizes February 26, 16 2011, as Iowa Bacon Day and invites all Iowans to take part in the festival and to celebrate bacon. 

 -1- LSB 2302HH (4) 84 jr/nh 1/ 1

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