IL SJR0054

Declares the City of Zion as the 2024 Zinnia Capital of Illinois.

Recognizes that Zion City Council officially named the zinnia as the city's official flower on March 20, 2018, with historical significance tied to founder Dr. John Alexander Dowie and the Shiloh House built in 1901.

Notes that zinnias represent joy, prosperity, and diversity, with their variety of colors and sizes symbolizing Zion's diverse community.

Acknowledges Zion's designation as a Monarch City on April 6, 2021, and its annual Zinnia & Monarch Festival, with zinnias serving as an important nectar source for monarch butterflies.

Recognizes community efforts by businesses and individuals to plant zinnias throughout Zion to beautify the community and promote resident participation in gardening.