Bill > SR109

This resolution recognizes the week of May 9 through 18, 2025, as "Go Public Garden Days" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant role of public gardens in the state. The resolution emphasizes that public gardens include a wide range of spaces such as botanical gardens, arboreta, parks, and historical sites, and are represented by "PA Gardens," a coalition promoting public horticulture experiences. The document underscores the economic and social importance of these gardens, noting they support over 2,000 full-time employees, generate more than $500 million for the state's economy, and attract 4.2 million visitors annually. Furthermore, the resolution celebrates public gardens' contributions to biodiversity, education, research, conservation, and personal health, describing them as vital spaces that bring together diverse expertise and provide physical, emotional, and social benefits by connecting people with nature and green spaces.

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