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 HR 839 is a resolution sponsored by State Representative. Steve
Andersson in response to the WHO (World Health Organization) article that classified
processed meat (including bacon) as carcinogenic.
An IPPA spokesperson said "We are grateful State Rep. Andersson
took action to support the Illinois Pork Industry and its
producers".
"Local producers Phil Borgic (Montgomery County), Mike Haag
(Livingston County), and Thomas Titus (Logan County) passed out
a meal of BLT's, chips, and water to Illinois House members.
This gave the Representatives an opportunity to talk with
producers and ask questions to real pig farmers.
"There was a great turnout of legislators and IPPA producers
really enjoyed talking to them. A big thanks to Keefner's
restaurant in Springfield for the meal. Just remember everything
is fine in moderation, including bacon.
Copy of HB 839
HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Bacon is consumed at breakfast an average of 12 times
per person per year; 69% of all food service operators serve
bacon; more than half of all homes (53%) keep bacon on hand at
all times; each year in the United States, more than 1.7 billion
lbs. of bacon are consumed in food service; bacon contains a
high level of nutrients and is a useful addition to any diet;
the key to eating bacon and gaining health benefits is keeping
portions to reasonable sizes; and
WHEREAS, Baconfest is a fun-filled, walk-around, tasting event,
featuring the most creative bacon dishes from the best chefs in
Chicago; since 2009, Baconfest has raised over $300,000,
enabling partners like the Greater Chicago Food depository to
distribute more than 924,000 meals to hungry people in the area;
and
WHEREAS, Pork is versatile, affordable, and accessible for many
Americans; its many beneficial qualities make it easy to
incorporate into any healthy diet; and
WHEREAS, Pork is not only a good source of protein, but also
provides several important vitamins and minerals; a 3-ounce
serving of pork is an excellent source of thiamin, selenium,
protein, niacin, vitamin B6, and phosphorus and a good source of
riboflavin, zinc, and potassium; and
WHEREAS, Pork is naturally low in sodium and a good source of
potassium - 2 nutrients that, when coupled, can help regulate
blood pressure; today's pork is 16% leaner and 27% lower in
saturated fat compared to 20 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Pork -
representing 42.6% of total meat consumed - is the world's most
widely eaten meat according to the United States Department of
Agriculture; 7 cuts of pork meet the USDA guidelines for "lean"
by containing less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated
fat, and 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams of meat; and
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WHEREAS, Pork
tenderloin is certified as heart-healthy by the American Heart
Association with its Heart-Check mark, indicating that it contains
less than 6.5 grams of fat, 1 gram or less of saturated fat (and 15%
or less calories from saturated fat), and 480 milligrams or less of
sodium per label serving, among other criteria; pork tenderloin has
the same amount of fat as a skinless chicken breast; and
WHEREAS, Illinois ranks 4th in the nation in swine production; pork
producers have enhanced feeding and breeding practices to deliver
leaner options for today's health conscious consumers; and
WHEREAS, The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) represents
more than 2,000 pork producers throughout Illinois; the IPPA is
comprised of county pork producer groups in approximately 20
counties throughout Illinois; the IPPA is an affiliate of the
National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board; the
Illinois pork industry contributes more than $1.8 billion and more
than 10,500 jobs to the State's economy; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we call upon the
leaders of the State of Illinois to recognize and continue to defend
the importance of bacon and other pork products, along with the pork
producers, to the economy, job growth, and the consumer preference
of the people of Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
the Illinois Pork Producers Association as a symbol of our respect
and esteem.
[Morgan Booth, Illinois Pork
Producers Association, Director of Communications]
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