Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 103

A Concurrent Resolution commemorating the state wildflower;
and proclaiming the third Saturday of May of each year
as "State Wildflower Day".

WHEREAS, the Indian Blanket, a gorgeous multi-colored member of the Gaillardia family, was named as the official state wildflower by legislation signed into law in 1986; and

WHEREAS, in two years' time the popularity of the Indian Blanket has flourished with many groups and individuals committed to increasing the beauty of the Great State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, in honor of our state wildflower and to promote its popularity as well as promoting various statewide beautification projects the Oklahoma State Legislature hereby proclaims the third Saturday of May of each year to be "State Wildflower Day"; and

WHEREAS, it is our hope that on this day every year, various community organizations dedicated to beautifying the State of Oklahoma will gather together to promote the Indian Blanket, our state wildflower, and other beautification projects in each community of our great state.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 2nd Session of the 41st Oklahoma Legislature, the House of Representatives concurring therein:

THAT the third Saturday of May of each year be proclaimed as "State Wildflower Day".

Adopted by the Senate the 25th day of May, 1988.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 23rd day of June, 1988.
Filed with the Secretary of State June 23, 1988.

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