Bill Text: GA SR705 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 705 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Drinking Water Security Day; recognize January 24, 2012

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-24 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR705 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR705-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 705

By: Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th and Golden of the 8th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing January 24, 2012, as Drinking Water Security Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, an adequate supply of high quality drinking water is a foundational requisite for the health and safety of the people of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, an adequate supply of high quality drinking water is also a foundational requisite for a vibrant Georgia economy; and

WHEREAS, water security is accomplished at multiple levels through protection of natural water resources, keeping drinking water supplies clean and safe in general, planning for adequate future water supply, water system fortification through efficiency improvements in operations, infrastructure, and policy, and through physical protection of water treatment and distribution infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has instituted a variety of programs and policies overseeing public water utilities and providing for the welfare and protection of the citizens in the state; and

WHEREAS, many leading cities and counties have improved water system efficiency, planned for future water supply, and adopted new technologies to protect their drinking water supplies, and it is in the interest of all the citizens of the State of Georgia for all drinking water utilities to do likewise; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Rural Water Association provides public education, training, and technical assistance to Georgia water systems which empower those systems to improve water security through protection of natural water resources, keeping drinking water supplies clean and safe in general, planning for adequate future water supply, water system fortification through efficiency improvements in operations, infrastructure, and policy, physical protection of the water treatment and distribution infrastructure, and increased public awareness of the importance of their local water system; and

WHEREAS, drinking water security is vital to every citizen of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize January 24, 2012, as Drinking Water Security Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Rural Water Association and the public and press.