[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 623 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 623

Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of 
     Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 8, 2019

Ms. Houlahan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                      the Committee on Agriculture

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of 
     Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry.

Whereas October 15 is National Mushroom Day;
Whereas, since the cultivation of mushrooms began in France in 1651, the 
        cultivation of mushrooms has been developed and advanced through the 
        hard work of mushroom growers;
Whereas mushrooms are a dietary staple due to their nutritional value;
Whereas, in 1885, a successful florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 
        conceived the idea of growing mushrooms beneath his greenhouse benches, 
        leading to the first dedicated mushroom growing operation in the area;
Whereas over 60 percent of United States mushrooms are now grown in Chester and 
        Berks Counties, Pennsylvania;
Whereas the mushroom farms in Chester County include both large and small farms, 
        including multigeneration family farms, demonstrating the region's 
        support for small businesses and local producers;
Whereas the local mushroom growers meet and collaborate, leading to the 
        innovation that distinguishes the region and its mushroom industry; and
Whereas the mushroom growers and the farmworker community contribute 
        substantially to the local economy, employing nearly 10,000 workers and 
        bringing an estimated $2,700,000,000 into Chester County: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day; and
            (2) honors the region of Chester and Berks Counties, 
        Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled contributions to the 
        national mushroom industry.
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