Bill Text: DE HR14 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming The Month Of July 2013 As “smart Irrigation Month.”
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-06-18 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [HR14 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-HR14-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. Atkins |
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Reps. Dukes, Gray, Kenton, Smyk, Wilson |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14 |
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PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY 2013 AS "SMART IRRIGATION MONTH." |
WHEREAS, water is a finite resource that is vital to human life; and
WHEREAS, growing populations and changing climate mean increased pressure on limited water supplies; and
WHEREAS, well-maintained green spaces are important to the health and well being of communities and individuals; and
WHEREAS, abundant supplies of affordable food and fiber raise the standard of living for all Delaware citizens; and
WHEREAS, appropriate irrigation technology, combined with best practices, can significantly reduce water usage and runoff while creating healthy lawns, landscaping, and sports turf; and
WHEREAS, waste water is reclaimed through irrigation systems; and
WHEREAS, appropriate irrigation technology, combined with best practices, can significantly improve water-use efficiency and reduce runoff while achieving greater agricultural yields per acre foot of water used; and
WHEREAS, advances in irrigation technology and practices help raise healthy plants and increase crop yields while using water more efficiently; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is the largest industry in Delaware; and
WHEREAS, July is a peak month for the use of water for irrigation;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware that the month of July 2013 is hereby designated as "Smart Irrigation Month."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Delaware citizens are encouraged to adopt smart irrigation practices to further improve water-use efficiency in agricultural, residential and commercial activities, including the installation of smart irrigation controllers for substantial water savings.
SYNOPSIS
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This House resolution designates July 2013 as "Smart Irrigation Month." |
