Bill Text: TX SR30 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing Dariusz Malinowski and the City of Vernon for their hibiscus-breeding program.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-23 - Reported enrolled [SR30 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR30-Introduced.html

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2021S0530-1 08/16/21
By: Perry S.R. No. 30

SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Dariusz Malinowski and the City of Vernon for the
development of an outstanding hibiscus-breeding program; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Malinowski is the plant physiologist at Texas
A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon; he started breeding
winter-hardy hibiscus plants in his yard as a hobby, and while
admiring the beauty and success of the plants, he decided he
wanted a wider range of blossom colors than what was available in
stores; he began working on breeding plants with flowers of more
diverse colors and shapes, and in 2010, his hibiscus-breeding
program became an official part of the AgriLife Center in Vernon;
and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the program has produced a wide
range of new shades, notably a blue-flowering winter-hardy
hibiscus hybrid; other novel colors include maroon, salmon,
magenta, and a number of dual or multicolored flowers on a single
plant; the program has also expanded to include tropical hibiscus
in addition to the winter-hardy varieties; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, the City of Vernon and Texas AgriLife
Research partnered in an initiative to donate hibiscus plants to
community members; the city soon became known as a hibiscus
community, as the popular plants were being shipped to cities
across Texas and New Mexico through United Grocers and
affiliates; and
WHEREAS, Now known as the world's premier hibiscus
breeder, Dr. Malinowski has been featured on the cover of Seed
World magazine, and his breeding program has a worldwide presence
on social media; it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his exceptional accomplishments and the City of
Vernon be applauded for its support of his program; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Dariusz
Malinowski and the City of Vernon on their remarkeble success
with the hibiscus-breeding program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.