Cherry, state fruit?

It’s best to fill the copier paper tray before printing any bill proposed in the Michigan Senate.

One sheet will do, however, when printing Senate Bill 1003. It reads, “The cherry is designated as the official fruit of this state.”

“I love it,” said State Sen. John DaMoose (R-Harbor Springs), who authored the bill and found nine cosponsors from both sides of the aisle without breaking a sweat. “Usually we have big bills on these weighty issues. Of all the work I’ve done (as a House member and senator), this has drawn the most attention. Even Fox News called and wanted a comment — which is great. That means it has real traction. This can be nothing but good for our industry in the long term.”