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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.
Posted by Jake on 08/22/05 @ 10:11 PM
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Will said on 08/22/05 @ 10:49 PM:
I'm sooo there!!

Wyrd said on 08/23/05 @ 12:29 AM:
A Pear????? I think the real state fruit is Governor Kulongoski .

yoleen said on 08/23/05 @ 09:06 AM:
Shoulda been the marionberry.

sedgemonkey said on 08/23/05 @ 11:14 AM:
I dunno, state fruits are not such a bad idea. It's an excuse for a delicious festival. :)

Josh said on 08/23/05 @ 12:38 PM:
Seriously, isn't there something important that should occupy Kulongoski's time?

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