SR-51,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 21, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

51 Offered by Senators Damoose, Bumstead, Hoitenga, Hauck, McBroom, Bayer, Cavanagh, Chang, Geiss, Polehanki and Santana offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MAY 21, , AS CHERRY INDUSTRY DAY WHEREAS, One of the followingmost resolution:beautiful sites in Michigan or anywhere in the world during the month of May is the blossoming of the cherry trees;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, toMichigan commemorateis Maythe 21,number 2025,one ascherry Cherryproducing Industrystate Day.in the nation and is the unofficial “Cherry Capitol of the World”;

Whereas,and OneWHEREAS, ofOur thestate mosthosts beautiful sites in Michigan or anywhere in the worldworld’s duringlargest thecherry monthcelebration, of May is the blossomingNational ofCherry theFestival. cherry trees;

and Whereas, Michigan is the number one cherry producing state in the nation and is the unofficial “Cherry Capitol of the World”;

and Whereas, Our state hosts the world's largest cherry celebration, the National Cherry Festival.

and CherryWHEREAS, Industry_SR51_AA_1 hfa94p 1 Whereas, In 1926, the first “Blessing of the Blossoms Festival” was held on this date before evolving into the National Cherry Festival as we know it today;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, The United States (U.S.) produces about 610 million pounds of sweet and tart cherries each year, with Michigan producing the largest tart cherry crop.

An average of almost 250 million pounds of tart cherries are harvested each year, with 7575 percent percent coming from our state;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Cherries contain powerful antioxidants that may help fight cancer, heart disease, and relieve pain associated with arthritis.arthritis.Tart cherries are especially high in the antioxidant melatonin, which may help prevent or reduce brain deterioration associated with aging.

Tart cherries are especially high in the antioxidant melatonin, which may help prevent or reduce brain deterioration associated with aging.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, The Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) was formed in 1988 and is funded by U.S.

and Whereas,WHEREAS,Growers,processors,andmerchantscontinuetosupporttheGrand Traverse Growers, processors, and merchants continue to support the Grand Traverse region with community support and a push promote the impact and benefits of the cherry harvest;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemoratecom- memorate May 21, 2025, as Cherry Industry Day.

CherryAdopted Industry_SR51_AA_1by hfa94pthe Senate, May 21, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate