Bill Text: MI HR0052 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare March 22, 2019, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-4)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-21 - Adopted [HR0052 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0052-Enrolled.html
Reps. Kuppa, Hood, Cherry, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Elder, Sabo, Hertel, Bolden, Stone, Pohutsky, Hoadley, Peterson, Slagh, Witwer, Gay-Dagnogo, Haadsma, Brixie, Hope, Rabhi, Sneller, Manoogian, Tyrone Carter, Garza, Ellison, Sowerby, Howell, Pagan, Liberati, Vaupel, Mueller, Camilleri, Greig, Love, Chirkun, Jones, Shannon, Warren and Whitsett offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 52.
A resolution to declare March 22, 2019, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Since 1993, the United Nations has designated March 22nd as World Water Day. In 2010, the United Nations acknowledged “the importance of equitable access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as an integral component of the realization of all human rights”; and
Whereas, The theme of World Water Day 2019 is ‘Leaving no one behind’ and we recognize the importance of freshwater and the sustainable management of freshwater resources; and
Whereas, Clean water is integral to the global economy and international security, and nearly 1.5 billion laborers around the world work in water-related sectors. Reliable water infrastructure is integral to the health, safety and well-being of people; and
Whereas, Water services should meet the needs of all Michiganders, including those who are most vulnerable, so that their voices are heard in the decision making process; and
Whereas, Michigan has the largest freshwater coastline in the United States and has more than 11,000 inland lakes. A Michigander is never more than six miles away from a fresh body of water; and
Whereas, The Great Lakes make up more than twenty percent of the world’s freshwater supply and are a source of drinking water for about forty million people. Approximately 525,886 jobs in Michigan are directly connected to the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 22, 2019, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan. It is with great honor and appreciation that we take this time to join other states and nations in expressing our commitment to ensuring that clean affordable drinking water is available to all Michiganders; and commit ourselves to promotion of public awareness to prevent our precious water from pollution and depletion. On this day, we will celebrate and honor the pure water in our state, our country, and our world; and be it further
Resolved, While we recognize the interconnectedness of humanity and appreciate global challenges, we also recognize our duty as Michiganders in protecting our natural resources and instilling a sense of pride in ourselves and our children for our Great Lakes; and be it further
Resolved, We cherish and acknowledge the special responsibility of protecting Michigan’s waters for current and future generations.
