SR 131 — A resolution to commemorate June 17, 2026, as Cherry Industry Day.

SR-131,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, June 17, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

131 Offered by Senators Damoose and McMorrow offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE JUNE 17, 2026 , AS CHERRY INDUSTRY DAY WHEREAS, One of the followingmost resolution:beautiful sites in Michigan or anywhere in the world is the blossoming of the cherry trees;

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and 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 is harvested each year, with 75 percent coming from our state;

and Whereas, Cherries contain powerful antioxidants that may help fight cancer, heart disease, and relieve the pain associated with arthritis.

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

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

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVEDBYTHESENATE,Thatthemembersofthislegislativebodycommemorate by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 17, 2026, as Cherry Industry Day.

CherryAdopted Industryby Daythe 26_SR131_AA_1Senate, g6doh7June 17, 2026.

Secretary of the Senate