Oregon Will Have A “State Fruit”

Your tax dollars at work, folks.

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

10:00 a.m.

Governor’s Ceremonial Office

Salem, Oregon

Sounds like a party. Wish I could make it. Thanks Barn for the release.

Comments

Will says:

I’m sooo there!!

Wyrd says:

A Pear????? I think the real state fruit is Governor Kulongoski .

yoleen says:

Shoulda been the marionberry.

I dunno, state fruits are not such a bad idea. It’s an excuse for a delicious festival. 🙂

Josh says:

Seriously, isn’t there something important that should occupy Kulongoski’s time?

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