LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim April 2016 as Pecan Month in the State of New York, in conjunc-
tion with the observation of National Pecan Month

WHEREAS, With American adults and children snacking more, the National
Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) thinks it is time to spotlight the
natural, healthy, fuss-free pecan; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2016 as Pecan Month in the
State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Pecan
Month; and
WHEREAS, A one-ounce serving of 15 to 20 pecan halves packs a nutri-
tious punch; pecans contain more antioxidants than any other nut variety
according to ORAC values, can help reduce the risk of heart disease and
lower cholesterol levels, contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals,
and are a natural, high-quality source of protein and are naturally
sodium free; and
WHEREAS, The healthy, buttery-sweet taste of pecans becomes even more
attractive in light of research on rising snack consumption; today,
Americans are snacking more, and the need for healthy snacks is greater
than ever; and
WHEREAS, A Hartman Group Eating Occasions 2010 survey of a nationally
representative sample of 2,115 adult United States consumers (18 to 70
years of age) showed that 48% of all adult eating occurs between meals,
creating a "snacking culture" in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Children are also part of the snacking trend; UNC-Chapel Hill
researchers Carmen Piernas and Barry Popkin found nationally represen-
tative surveys of food intake in United States children which showed
large increases in snacking among kids, with between-meal munching
moving toward three snacks per day compared to around one snack per day
30 years ago; and
WHEREAS, More than 27% of children's daily calories come from
desserts, sweetened beverages and salty snacks; and
WHEREAS, The National Pecan Shellers Association is inviting everyone
to "think outside the pie" and snack on pecans; savvy cooks can boost
the nutritional values of regular meals by adding pecans to the morning
cereal or lunchtime salads and both kids and adults can stir them into
muffins or sprinkle them on top of a vegetable or brunch casserole; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2016 as Pecan
Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observation of
National Pecan Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York, and to the National Pecan Shellers Association.