Key points. 1  Humansâand other complex multicellular organismsâhave systems of organs that work together, carrying out processes that keep us alive. 2  The body has levels of organization that build on each other. Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, and organs make up organ systems.
The rose was designated as the official state flower of New York in 1955. The rose is a symbol of love and beauty (as well as war and politics) the world over.
As long ago as 1890, the rose was working its way into the hearts of New York schoolchildren when they voted for their preference for state flower on Arbor Day of that year. This vote was held under the auspices of the State Department of Public Instruction, today's New York State Education Department.