[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      AMERICAN GROWN FLOWER MONTH

  (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a co-chair of the 
Congressional Cut Flower Caucus to recognize July as the American Grown 
Flower Month.
  During the month of July, every State is in the season of harvesting 
a wide variety of beautiful flowers and blooms. This makes July the 
perfect month to celebrate America's flower farms in all 50 States and, 
specifically, Holland America Flower Gardens, located in my district.
  Holland America Flower Gardens in Woodland, Washington, is owned and 
operated by four generations of Dobbe family members. Their expertise 
in flower bulbs allows for the harvesting of several specialty crops, 
such as lilies, freesias, peonies, and tulips. Most important, all of 
their vibrant cut flowers are American grown.
  As a cosponsor of H. Res. 413, I support the designation of July as 
American Grown Flower Month and support America's flower farmers that 
range in size and economic production, but make up an ever-growing 
floriculture industry. Flowers grown in the United States create almost 
$42 million in economic impact daily and support hundreds of growers, 
thousands of small businesses, and tens of thousands of jobs in the 
United States.
  In addition to the important economic impact, this industry also has 
a huge cultural impact.

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