HB 1824 -- OFFICIAL STATE DESSERT

SPONSOR:  Schlottach

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Tourism by a vote of 9 to 0.

This bill designates the ice cream cone as the official state
dessert.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say the ice cream cone has a historical
connection to the state since it was invented by Stephen
Sullivan, a founder of the City of Sullivan, for the 1904 World's
Fair in St. Louis.  The cornucopia cone, a walkaway, edible
container, was a huge success that is still in use around the
world.  There are 35 ice cream manufacturers in Missouri which
are responsible for many jobs.  Ice cream manufacturing impacts
the dairy industry, and many restaurants sell locally produced
ice cream for dessert.  Designating the ice cream cone as the
official state dessert could increase tourism with many
communities having ice cream festivals.  Businesses could display
special emblems noting the historical significance of the ice
cream cone.  Cones are beneficial to the environment because they
can be eaten and aren't thrown away like a paper cup.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Schlottach; Kayleigh
Hecht; Garrett Floyd; Jacob G. Frost; Kjia Zuroweste; Elise
Floyd; Elise Kostial; Missouri Dairy Association; Missouri
Restaurant Association; and Kevin Garrett, Cold Stone Creamery.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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