Bill > SR128

This resolution encourages the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to collaborate with private sector businesses and tourism promotion organizations to create and promote a "Pennsylvania Sweet and Salty Trail" that celebrates the state's significant confectionery, snack food, food manufacturing, and agricultural industries. The resolution highlights Pennsylvania's status as the "snack food capital of the world," noting the state's leadership in producing pretzels, potato chips, and various confections, and emphasizing the economic importance of these industries, which support tens of thousands of jobs, generate over $1 billion in taxes, and contribute to the state's economic and cultural heritage. By establishing this trail, the resolution aims to generate tourism engagement, support small businesses, showcase the interconnectedness of Pennsylvania's economy, recognize the state's agricultural and manufacturing strengths, and celebrate the quality of its food production. The proposed trail would serve as a promotional tool to highlight the significance of these industries and their contribution to Pennsylvania's economic and cultural identity.

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