GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

S	1 

SENATE BILL 830

Short Title:  Adopt State Fruit.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Senators Ballantine; Allran, Ballance, Blust, Carrington, Forrester, Foxx, Garwood, Hoyle, Jenkins, Kinnaird, Lee, Lucas, Martin of Pitt, McDaniel, Rand, Reeves, Rucho, Weinstein, and Wellons.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operations of the Senate.

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April 14, 1997

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE APPLE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FRUIT.
Whereas, the apple is a nonfat, healthy fruit that provides the body with essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C and the mineral potassium; and
Whereas, apples may be served raw or cooked, may be eaten alone, or used as an ingredient in a number of recipes; and
Whereas, apple trees have a long life span and are able to bear fruit for many years; and
Whereas, a variety of apples are grown in all three regions of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, apples are the leading fruit crop in the State; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 145-18.  State fruit.
The apple is adopted as the official fruit of the State of North Carolina."
Section 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.