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.
Comments. Submit. Dogwood trees are a very popular flowering tree. Whether set apart as a specimen in the landscape or planted in a large groups, dogwoods put on a show of beautiful flowers in the spring. Butterflies and bees visit these trees regularly when in bloom and birds feast on their berries in winter.hether set apart as a specimen in the landscape or planted in a large groups, dogwoods put on a show of beautiful flowers in the spring. Butterflies and bees visit these trees regularly when in bloom and birds feast on their berries in winter.