Bill Text: MI SR0066 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: A resolution commemorating May 24, 2017, as Propane Safety Awareness Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-24 - Adopted [SR0066 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2017-SR0066-Enrolled.html

SR66, As Adopted by Senate, May 24, 2017

 

 

Senators Pavlov, Hansen, Proos, Booher, Robertson, Conyers, Marleau and MacGregor offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 66.

A resolution commemorating May 24, 2017, as Propane Safety Awareness Day.

Whereas, The mission of the Michigan Propane Gas Association is to promote the proper handling and use of propane.  Work for a favorable environment for propane distribution and marketing, and increase its application by demonstrating propane's value as a clean energy source; and

Whereas, Michigan consistently ranks among the biggest users of propane in the United States.  Propane is used in residential, commercial, agricultural, and internal combustion sectors throughout Michigan; and

Whereas, More propane is used to heat homes in Michigan than in any other state; and

Whereas, The propane industry employs over 1,200 people and contributes nearly $1 billion to the Michigan economy; and

Whereas, Propane is transported safely throughout Michigan every day via truck, rail, and pipeline; and

Whereas, The Michigan Propane Gas Association is a trade and membership service organization that represents propane marketers throughout the state dedicated to the core principles of education and safety within the propane industry; and 

Whereas, The Michigan Propane Gas Association established Propane Safety Awareness Day to demonstrate the numerous safe uses of propane.  We salute the people of the Michigan Propane Gas Association for their efforts to expand our awareness and knowledge of the propane industry; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Propane Safety Awareness Day.  We recognize the efforts of the volunteers, organizers, and membership of the Michigan Propane Gas Association for its dedication to safety and education; and be it further   

Resolved, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 24, 2017, as Propane Safety Awareness Day in Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the organizers of Propane Safety Awareness Day as evidence of our esteem.

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