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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 82
          Author:   Williams (D), et al.
          Amended:  6/15/15 in Assembly
          Vote:     21 

          ASSEMBLY FLOOR:  Read and adopted, 6/15/15

           SUBJECT:   California-Grown Flower Month


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:  This resolution proclaims June 2015 as California-Grown  
          Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the  
          California-grown flower industry for their dedication and  
          productivity.


          ANALYSIS:  This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)California's flower industry dates back to the late 1870's,  
            when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies  
            grown in her garden and the industry of selling grown flowers  
            began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns  
            had at least one florist.


          2)California flower farmers account for approximately 80% of all  
            domestically grown flowers in the United States; and  
            approximately 50% of all California-grown flowers are  
            distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the  
            state.








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          3)The economic activity of California flower farmers,  
            wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs  
            in the state and 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.


          4)Santa Barbara County represents the most valuable flower  
            production region in the state and San Diego County represents  
            the most flower farms by number.  


          This resolution proclaims June 2015 as California-Grown Flower  
          Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the  
          California-grown flower industry for their dedication and  
          productivity.


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified6/24/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified6/24/15)


          None received




          Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          6/24/15 17:17:47
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