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Article: WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION BECOMES STATE VEGETABLE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 21, 2007
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Washington State Rep. Bill Grant, D-16th District, issued the following news release:
The famous Walla Walla Sweet Onion is now the state's official vegetable, thanks to the persistent efforts of 16th District lawmakers and students from two middle schools.
Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, is prime sponsor of House Bill 1556, which was signed into law by the governor yesterday. The measure designates the Walla Walla Sweet Onion as the state vegetable.
Walsh credits the passage of the bill to a group effort that took place over three years.
"Many people had a hand in passing this bill, but I'd like to personally thank Ms. Miller's Kirkland Junior High class and Mr. Hansen's Eatonville ...