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Commending and applauding Mr. Murray Campbell upon his being elected chairman of the National Peanut Board; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Murray Campbell, a Camilla native, has been elected chairman of the National Peanut Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell was elected to the National Peanut Board as the Georgia representative in April, 2000, when the board was first formed and quickly showed his leadership and visionary plans, resulting in his being elected chairman of the board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell grows peanuts for the Covey Rise Plantation and the Hopeful Peanut Company and takes pride in bringing Mitchell County and the State of Georgia to the national spotlight by being elected chairman of the National Peanut Board; and

WHEREAS, the National Peanut Board is a farmer funded research and promotion board, devoting research moneys to help lower production costs and improve peanut quality, to study peanut allergies and develop a vaccine, to provide grants for land grant universities and experiment stations, for research dealing with viruses which contaminate soil, developing better water management, and dealing with alfatoxins. And on the promotions end, the board has a new slogan "USA peanuts...What fun tastes like!" and promotes peanuts and peanut butter through various festivals, outdoor advertising, and retail display contests and looks to increase overseas exports of peanuts and peanut butter; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell always finds time to promote and develop the peanut farming industry, and his commitment to the peanut and the state warrant his being recognized as an outstanding leader.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and applaud Mr. Murray Campbell upon his being elected chairman of the National Peanut Board, encourage everyone to eat a peanut butter sandwich, and wish him a successful chairmanship.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Murray Campbell.