III
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 111
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 15, 2023
Mr. King (for himself and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday
.
Whereas the art of making sugar and syrup from the sap of the maple tree (also known as acer saccharinum) was developed by Native Americans of the Northeastern United States;
Whereas the production of maple syrup in Maine has a seasonal window between January and May, which is when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day;
Whereas Maine accounts for 17 percent of United States production of maple syrup and is the third largest producer among the States;
Whereas Maine maple syrup producers make more than 575,000 gallons of syrup annually, generating more than $27,000,000 for the Maine economy;
Whereas maple syrup production in Maine supports more than 560 full-time and part-time jobs that generate more than $17,300,000 in wages;
Whereas Maine Maple Sunday has been observed for 40 years, with more than 100 sugarhouses participating from Aroostook to York County, Maine, and attracting thousands of visitors annually;
Whereas Maine Maple Sunday is always observed the fourth Sunday in March; and
Whereas on March 26, 2023, Maine maple syrup producers will host the 40th annual Maine Maple Sunday: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday
; and
recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of Maine.