Memorials, Recognition - Native Plant Month -

HJR 78 designates April 2025 as "Tennessee Native Plant Month" through a commemorative resolution. It recognizes the ecological importance of Tennessee's native plants - such as their role in supporting wildlife, improving soil and water quality, and adapting to local conditions - without creating new laws or policies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about native plant benefits and Tennessee's biodiversity, including rare species like Pyne's ground plum. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 7, 2025, and affects all Tennessee residents by promoting educational efforts through organizations like The Garden Club of America. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of native plant conservation.