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.
Dogwood trees are desirable for their showy displays of white or pink spring flowers. The different species of dogwood trees vary widely and can be found growing throughout the United States.Some are medium-sized shrubs, with others are towering trees.Some have unique, layered branches, while others are weeping varieties, with gracefully drooping branches. Many types of dogwood trees bear fruit, but others do not. Most have beautiful, dark-purple fall foliage.ome have unique, layered branches, while others are weeping varieties, with gracefully drooping branches. Many types of dogwood trees bear fruit, but others do not. Most have beautiful, dark-purple fall foliage.