Public employees. Less than half of the states include state employees in their definitions of public official and of those, most only include high-level employees. Effective June 2008, Illinois added sworn law enforcement or peace officers to their definition. Excluding legislators.
Definition of dogwood winter. South & Midland. : a brief spell of wintry weather in spring.
Cornus Kousa - Kousa Dogwood. The kousa dogwood is also a popular, small ornamental tree with numerous landscape uses. This species blooms about 2 weeks later than Cornus florida, with 4 bracts that are tapered at the ends. The blooms typically last 5 to 6 weeks. As the tree ages, the bark develops a multicolored tan-gray appearance.