Bill Text: MI SR0025 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Introduced

Michigan Senate Resolution 25 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution proclaiming June 20-26, 2011, as Michigan Pollinator Week.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 8-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-16 - Adopted [SR0025 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2011-SR0025-Introduced.html

Senator Booher offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 25.

A resolution proclaiming June 20-26, 2011, as Michigan Pollinator Week.

Whereas, Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and

Whereas, Pollination plays a vital role in the health of our national forests and grasslands, which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and recreational opportunities, as well as enhanced economic development opportunities for communities; and

Whereas, Pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan has managed wildlife habitats and public lands such as state forests and grasslands for decades; and

Whereas, Michigan provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise conservation stewardship, including the protection and maintenance of pollinators and their habitats on working lands and wildlands; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the week of June 20-26, 2011, as Michigan Pollinator Week, and we urge all citizens to recognize this observance; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Missaukee Conservation District with our highest esteem.