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MI HR0263

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Holly Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares June 9, 2012, as Michigan Flower Planting Day in the state of Michigan
  • Recognizes floriculture as Michigan's fourth largest agricultural commodity and largest specialty crop
  • Notes Michigan ranks third nationally in floriculture production behind only California and Florida
  • Michigan's floriculture industry includes over 700 commercial growers, employs over 14,000 workers, and generates a farm-gate value of $397.4 million annually
  • Encourages Michigan residents to plant flowers in their yards and patios to support the state's floriculture industry and improve community aesthetics

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare June 9, 2012, as Michigan Flower Planting Day in the state of Michigan.

Michigan Flower Planting Day

Last Action

Adopted

5/15/2012

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