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I haven't seen this hit Google News or the Governor's site yet, but here's the full press release that media services sent out:
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR NEWS PLANNING
August 22, 2005
Media Contacts:
Holly Armstrong, (503) 378-6169
Anna Richter Taylor, (503) 378-6496
*** TOMORROW ***
Governor Kulongoski to Designate the Oregon Pear As the Official State Fruit
(Salem, OR) - Tomorrow Governor Ted Kulongoski will be joined by the Pear Bureau, pear growers, and representatives from the packing houses for a ceremony recognizing the pear as Oregon's state fruit. The state fruit seal will also be unveiled at the ceremony.