H*4017 Resolution, By Brady
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF JUNE 2009 AS PALMETTOVORE CHALLENGE
 MONTH AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT STATE TO EAT ONLY PRODUCE
 AND PRODUCTS GROWN AND PROCESSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING THIS MONTH.

   05/12/09  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-15

TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF JUNE 2009 AS PALMETTOVORE CHALLENGE MONTH AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT STATE TO EAT ONLY PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS GROWN AND PROCESSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING THIS MONTH.

Whereas, across the United States, people who seek to consume foods produced within one hundred miles of where they live are called locavores, and their numbers are growing rapidly; and

Whereas, in the same spirit, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers has coined the new term "Palmettovore" to mean a person who attempts to eat only produce and products grown and processed in South Carolina; and

Whereas, as a movement, Palmettovorism encourages shoppers to buy properly labeled Certified South Carolina produce and products in season and to dine at Fresh on the Menu restaurants, which make it a practice to serve such produce; and

Whereas, as Palmettovorism grows, it will support sustainable, local food production, processing, and distribution networks that reach supermarkets and restaurants statewide. This integration enhances the economic, environmental, and social health of the State; and

Whereas, Palmettovores make the conscious lifestyle choice to eat Certified South Carolina Grown produce and products because they are healthier and better for the economy; and

Whereas, in support of our State's economic, environmental, and social well-being, the House of Representatives urges South Carolinians across the Palmetto State regularly to seek out and take advantage of locally grown produce and products. The members further urge all citizens to accept the Palmettovore Challenge during the month of June 2009. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare the month of June 2009 as Palmettovore Challenge Month and encourage all citizens of this great State to eat only produce and products grown and processed in South Carolina during this month.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.