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HR0823
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Illinois is the fourth-largest pork producer in
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the United States, contributing an estimated $13.8 billion to
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the State's economy and supporting over 57,000 jobs; and

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WHEREAS, Pork is the most widely eaten protein in the
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world, and consumers have a variety of delicious cuts as
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choices, including bacon; and

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WHEREAS, Bacon is a hot commodity and is not just eaten for
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breakfast anymore, although it is eaten with eggs 71% of the
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time; and

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WHEREAS, Each year, the average American eats 18 pounds of
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bacon, and Illinois pig farmers produce over six billion
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slices of it; and

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WHEREAS, Bacon has high amounts of vitamin B3, also called
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niacin, which is colloquially known as the fountain of youth;
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and

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WHEREAS, Oscar Mayer patented the bacon slice in 1924; and

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WHEREAS, Some refer to bacon as the "meat candy", as
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incorporating it into sweet treats adds a savory and salty

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element to traditional desserts; the smoky, rich flavor of
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bacon complements a variety of sweet ingredients, as in the
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popular candied bacon dessert, which typically involves
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coating strips of bacon in a mixture of brown sugar, maple
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syrup, and spices, such as black pepper or cayenne pepper,
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then baking until the sugar forms a crispy, caramelized
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coating; and

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WHEREAS, The hardworking pig farmers who raise this
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high-quality product deserve our support; whether plain or
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applewood smoked, store-bought or artisan-made, bacon is a
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meat for any meal; and

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WHEREAS, The phrase "Bacon Never Broke My Heart" goes
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without saying; and

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WHEREAS, National Bacon Day is celebrated in December, but
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Illinois needs its own day to pay tribute to this decadent,
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rich, and indulgent meat; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of
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Illinois and invite all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by
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enjoying some delicious slices of bacon; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the Illinois Pork Producers Association as a
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symbol of our respect and esteem.

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