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Yesterday Alabama Gov. Bob Riley signed a bill that made the peach Alabama's official state tree fruit, according to
the Clanton Advertiser. Some of you
may recall a post about a minor
row between Alabama and Georgia ("The Peach State") over whether or not the peach should have that title in
Alabama. Most Georgia and Alabama politicians involved regarded it as a friendly dispute; and they should, considering
the fact that California produces more peaches than either state. Pride for Alabama peaches is obviously as strong as
ever, judging by a recent comment from Alabama Sen. Hank
Erwin: "they are better peaches than Georgia ever thought about."
Peach becomes Alabama's state fruit
Yesterday Alabama Gov. Bob Riley signed a bill that made the peach Alabama's official state tree fruit, according to
the Clanton Advertiser. Some of you
may recall a post about a minor
row between Alabama and Georgia ("The Peach State") over whether or not the peach should have that title in
Alabama. Most Georgia and Alabama politicians involved regarded it as a friendly dispute; and they should, considering
the fact that California produces more peaches than either state. Pride for Alabama peaches is obviously as strong as
ever, judging by a recent comment from Alabama Sen. Hank
Erwin: "they are better peaches than Georgia ever thought about."
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4-19-2006 @10:20PM Kevin said... Once upon a time a heck of a lot of peaches were grown in Oregon too. I can't think of a fruit more deserving of friendly rivalries, though.
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4-20-2006 @8:41AM Jessica said... i'm so glad our politicians are debating over fruit rather than the war and the ridiculous gas prices. makes me feel all fuzzy inside... hey, kinda like a peach.
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4-20-2006 @9:16AM Jeff (no, the other one) said... I live about 40 minutes from Peach Park, Clanton, AL. They are some damn fine peaches, especially if you get 'em with the homemade ice cream there.
Our legislature is known for taking the lead on the burning issues of our times. "Rosa Parks and civil rights activists' pardons, 40-50 years later? and after her death? Yeah, we're getting around to it...!"
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4-20-2006 @6:27PM Lauren said... Ugh, thank god California hasn't tried to get a stake in this name yet - Western peaches are a disgrace to the name.
I'll agree about Alabama peaches though - some of the best I've ever had!
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11-15-2006 @4:22AM Alex said... I'll agree too about Alabama peaches though - some of the best I've ever had!
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