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
I’m sooo there!!
A Pear????? I think the real state fruit is Governor Kulongoski .
Shoulda been the marionberry.
I dunno, state fruits are not such a bad idea. It’s an excuse for a delicious festival. 🙂
Seriously, isn’t there something important that should occupy Kulongoski’s time?
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