Bill Text: OR HCR12 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Designating :bit.Saccharomyces cerevisiae:sit. as official microbe of State of Oregon.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-29 - Filed with Secretary of State. [HCR12 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2013-HCR12-Enrolled.html
77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 12 Sponsored by Representative JOHNSON; Representatives DEMBROW, MCLANE, VEGA PEDERSON, WHISNANT, WILLIAMSON, Senators HANSELL, PROZANSKI, THOMSEN Whereas { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - }, a microorganism classified in the kingdom Fungi, has a long history of assisting in human gastronomic, cultural and scientific endeavors; and Whereas { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } is commonly known as brewer's yeast or baker's yeast; and Whereas dating back to ancient times, { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } has been used to leaven bread, converting fermentable sugars present in the dough into carbon dioxide and ethanol; and Whereas the ability to generate ethanol also makes { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } essential to the production of alcoholic beverages such as mead, wine, beer and distilled spirits; and Whereas { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } has inspired a thriving brewing culture in this state, making Oregon an internationally recognized hub of craft brewing; and Whereas { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } has many other important uses in such areas as nutritional supplements, natural health remedies and aquarium upkeep; and Whereas { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } is studied as a model organism and used extensively in scientific research to further understanding of genetics, human disease and other important topics; and Whereas the many meaningful uses of { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } and its importance to the livelihood and well-being of the people of this state make it worthy of honor and recognition; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: That { - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - } is the official microbe of the State of Oregon. ---------- Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 12 (HCR 12-INTRO) Page 1 Adopted by House April 11, 2013 ---------------------------------- Ramona J. Line, Chief Clerk of House ---------------------------------- Tina Kotek, Speaker of House Adopted by Senate May 23, 2013 ---------------------------------- Peter Courtney, President of Senate Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 12 (HCR 12-INTRO) Page 2