PRINTER'S NO. 3227
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
825
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY SAYLOR, MUSTIO, HENNESSEY, MILLARD, READSHAW,
ROSS, WARD, BAKER, PICKETT, MURT, STEPHENS, BOBACK,
PASHINSKI, LONGIETTI, KIRKLAND, HEFFLEY, DUSH, SONNEY, REGAN,
COHEN, STAATS, MAJOR, KINSEY, V. BROWN, ROZZI, R. BROWN,
WATSON, D. COSTA, NEILSON, CONKLIN, JOZWIAK, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
WHEELAND, MARSICO, DiGIROLAMO, SCHLOSSBERG, PAYNE, O'BRIEN,
CALTAGIRONE, MILNE AND BULLOCK, APRIL 25, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 25, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2016 as "Clean Water Counts Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is estimated to have more than 83,000
miles of streams, nearly 4,000 lakes and 80 trillion gallons of
groundwater; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has approximately 19,000 miles of
rivers and streams that do not meet basic water quality
standards as a result of water pollution from a variety of
sources; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this Commonwealth rely upon clean water
for drinking, a wealth of recreational activities, tourism and,
for many, their livelihood; and
WHEREAS, Preventing pollution of the waters of this
Commonwealth and reclaiming and restoring our waterways is
essential to these purposes; and
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WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's ability to attract growing businesses
and to provide a healthy environment for residents requires the
prioritization of clean water infrastructure and funding to
ensure the protection of clean water sources for residents of
this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Clean water provides greater health, stronger
communities and thriving economies in all regions of our
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives recognizes the
importance of clean water to the people of Pennsylvania;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of May 2016 as "Clean Water Counts Month" in Pennsylvania.
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