R 278

2003 -- S 0591

Enacted 06/17/03

J O I N T R E S O L U T I O N

DECLARING JUNE AS "RIVERS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senators Sosnowski, Issa, Breene, Bates, and Sheehan

Date Introduced: February 13, 2003

     WHEREAS, The general assembly recognizes the important role rivers have played in

the discovery and heritage of Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, Rivers are an integral part of our natural environment; and

     WHEREAS, The general assembly, recognizing the importance and significance of rivers

for environmental, economic and recreation value for the citizens of Rhode Island, desires to

improve and preserve the quality of the state’s rivers; and

     WHEREAS, It is important for the citizens of Rhode Island to reflect upon the manner in

which their activities and lifestyles affect the state’s rivers; now, therefore, be it

     RESOLVED, That this general assembly of the state of Rhode Island and Providence

Plantations hereby declares the month of June as “Rivers Month” in the state of Rhode Island.

This general assembly also encourages the citizens of Rhode Island to participate with

organizations and agencies such as the Rhode Island Rivers Council, the Narragansett Bay

Commission’s Woonasquatucket River Restoration Initiative and the Department of

Environmental Management in activities to promote awareness and contribute to the preservation

of our rivers; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the secretary of state be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Governor Donald L. Carcieri.

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