[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 215 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 215

         Designating December 2005 as ``National Pear Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 27, 2005

  Mr. Smith (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Feinstein, and 
 Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
         Designating December 2005 as ``National Pear Month''.

Whereas pear trees imported to Oregon, Washington, and California by pioneers in 
        the 1800s thrived in the unique agricultural conditions found in the 
        Pacific States;
Whereas the Pacific States are internationally renowned for producing varieties 
        of delicious, sweet, and juicy pears;
Whereas the Pacific States form the only geographic region in the United States 
        with the ideal combination of climate and geography needed to produce 
        high-quality, delicious summer and winter pear varieties;
Whereas the rich pear-growing region stretches from the Central Valley of 
        California, through the Rogue River Valley in southern Oregon, and to 
        the banks of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington;
Whereas pears are a high-quality source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary 
        fiber, have no cholesterol, are low in calories, and complement an 
        active lifestyle;
Whereas Oregon, Washington, and California are world-renowned for providing 
        beautiful and delicious pears;
Whereas the United States does not have an official pear month; and
Whereas designating December 2005 as ``National Pear Month'' would be a suitable 
        recognition of the affection the people of the United States hold for 
        pears and the healthful benefits of pears: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates December 2005 as ``National Pear Month''; 
        and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
        consumption.
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