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1		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. ~~58 CHAPTER 99Relative~~ to California Grown Flower Month. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State July 07, 2017. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 58, McGuire. California Grown Flower Month.This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; andWHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; andWHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; andWHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; andWHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; andWHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; andWHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; andWHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; andWHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; andWHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; andWHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; andWHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; andWHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; andWHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
	1	+	Enrolled July 05, 2017 Passed IN Senate July 03, 2017 Passed IN Assembly June 29, 2017 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 58Introduced by Senator McGuireMay 23, 2017Relative to California Grown Flower Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 58, McGuire. California Grown Flower Month.This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; andWHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; andWHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; andWHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; andWHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; andWHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; andWHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; andWHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; andWHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; andWHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; andWHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; andWHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; andWHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; andWHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 58 CHAPTER 99Relative to California Grown Flower Month. [ Filed with Secretary of State July 07, 2017. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 58, McGuire. California Grown Flower Month.This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
	3	+	Enrolled July 05, 2017 Passed IN Senate July 03, 2017 Passed IN Assembly June 29, 2017 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 58Introduced by Senator McGuireMay 23, 2017Relative to California Grown Flower Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 58, McGuire. California Grown Flower Month.This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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	5	+	Enrolled July 05, 2017 Passed IN Senate July 03, 2017 Passed IN Assembly June 29, 2017 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2017
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	7	+	Enrolled July 05, 2017
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	9	+	Passed IN Assembly June 29, 2017
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5	14		Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 58
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	16	+	Introduced by Senator McGuireMay 23, 2017
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8	21		Relative to California Grown Flower Month.
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10		-	[ Filed with Secretary of State July 07, 2017. ]
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14	25		## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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16	27		SCR 58, McGuire. California Grown Flower Month.
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18	29		This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
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20	31		This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
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26	37		WHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; and
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28	39		WHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; and
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30	41		WHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; and
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32	43		WHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; and
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34	45		WHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; and
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36	47		WHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; and
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38	49		WHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; and
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40	51		WHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; and
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42	53		WHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; and
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44	55		WHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; and
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46	57		WHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; and
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48	59		WHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; and
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50	61		WHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; and
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52	63		WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
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54	65		Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it further
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56	67		Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.