LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 4, 2016, as Orange Juice Day in the State of New York in
conjunction with the observance of National Orange Juice Day

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body celebrates
America's most popular breakfast drink, orange juice, on Wednesday, May
4, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 4, 2016, as Orange Juice
Day in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance of
National Orange Juice Day; and
WHEREAS, In the mid-1910s there was an overproduction of citrus fruits
in California, and consequently, the farmers destroyed 30% of their
trees; at that time, people did not have a place to keep juice, hence-
forth, it was not a viable commodity; and
WHEREAS, Soon thereafter, pasteurization was discovered and the
national railway system was completed; now, citrus growers could juice
their oranges, and pasteurize them for longer storage and then ship the
juice to the big cities; and
WHEREAS, After the mass production and marketing of orange juice, it
became an important aspect of American culture, replacing the British
breakfast of stewed fruit; and
WHEREAS, Not only is orange juice delicious, but it has more nutrients
than virtually any other fruit juice; one eight-ounce serving of orange
juice has 124 milligrams of vitamin C and supplies potassium, thiamine
and folate; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to the orange juice industry and officially recognize May 4,
2016, as Orange Juice Day in the State of New York; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 4, 2016, as Orange
Juice Day in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance of
National Orange Juice Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.