GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
H	1
HOUSE BILL 382

 
 
Short Title:	Adopt Strawberry as State Fruit.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Russell, Hill;  Coates, Hilton, and Underhill.	
Referred to:	State Government.	
March 1, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT ADOPTING THE STRAWBERRY AS THE OFFICIAL FRUIT OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, strawberries are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6 as well as a number of life‑sustaining minerals; and
Whereas, there are over 1,600 acres of strawberries grown in North Carolina; and
Whereas, in 1999, strawberry growers across the State produced 17,600,000 pounds of strawberries, yielding $14,080,000 in revenues; and
Whereas, the State of North Carolina does not have an official fruit; 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 strawberry is adopted as the official fruit of the State of North Carolina."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.