00 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34                                                                                      
01 Declaring June 5 - 11, 1994, as Alaska Garden Week.                                                                     
02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                               
03  WHEREAS gardening instills in all Alaskans a greater appreciation of nature, the                                       
04 values of conservation, pollution control, and enhancement of the environment; and                                      
05  WHEREAS this awareness and appreciation heightens each citizen's sense of                                              
06 responsibility for and trusteeship of this great state; and                                                             
07  WHEREAS gardening efforts bring beauty to communities and promote individual and                                       
08 community pride; and                                                                                                    
09  WHEREAS gardening has established and sustained $28,000,000 in horticultural                                           
10 businesses in this state; and                                                                                           
11  WHEREAS the Alaska State Federation of Garden Clubs and the University of Alaska                                       
12 Cooperative Extension Service have provided inspiration, valuable information, guidelines, and                          
13 growing tips for home gardeners, enabling residents of our communities to reap the pleasures                            
14 of personally growing and then witnessing the beauty of the flowers, trees, shrubs, lawns, or                           
01 vegetable gardens they have planted;                                                                                    
02  BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature declares June 5 - 11, 1994, to                                        
03 be Alaska Garden Week in order to recognize the importance of gardening to the state; and                               
04 be it                                                                                                                   
05  FURTHER RESOLVED that through observance of Alaska Garden Week the Alaska                                              
06 State Legislature encourages all Alaskans to recognize the importance of gardening to our                               
07 economy, enhancement of neighborhoods, and promotion of civic pride throughout the Great                                
08 Land.