HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Desert Rose Society Day Whereas, the Desert Rose Society was founded in 1985 as an affiliate
of the American Rose Society, which was founded in 1892 and is the oldest
single plant horticultural society in the United States; and
Whereas, with more than 130 members, the Desert Rose Society's
mission is to promote the culture, preservation and appreciation of the rose
and to improve its standard of excellence through education and research;
and
Whereas, in January members host an annual rose pruning
demonstration at the Palm Desert Civic Center Memorial Rose Garden,
additional "maintenance grooming" demonstrations throughout the year, and
in November they host an annual Rose Show, which is a competition open
to all home gardeners featuring roses in horticulture, arrangement and
photography; and
Whereas, in partnership with the City of Palm Desert and the Desert
Recreation District, Desert Rose Society members volunteer to keep the
Palm Desert Memorial Rose Garden thriving.
Now, Therefore I, Sabby Jonathan, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Along With the Entire City Council, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday,
May 24, 2018 as
Desert Rose Society Day
In the City of Palm Desert, thanking its members for caring for the Memorial
Rose Garden, encouraging all residents to enjoy the beauty of roses, and to
contact the Rose Society to participate in their activities.