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— (1) designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday ; and (2) recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of Maine.