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2012 -- H 8230 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING "SAVE THE LAKES" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Tomasso, Keable, Chippendale, Edwards, and Guthrie | |
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Date Introduced: May 30, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, Invasive plants can limit boating, fishing, and recreational activities, push |
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out native species, and reduce water quality. A survey conducted by the department of |
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environmental management found that nearly 80 percent of Rhode Island’s fresh water bodies |
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contained at least one invasive plant species; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2008, Save the Lakes is an alliance of individuals and |
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associations dedicated to improving, protecting, and preserving the fresh water bodies of Rhode |
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Island for future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, Save the Lakes is the only statewide organization dedicated to the |
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preservation and protection of Rhode Island lakes, ponds, and fresh water resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Save the Lakes is an active force working to protect, restore, and explore |
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Rhode Island's fresh water resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Save the Lakes provides a forum for exchange, development, and research |
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of fresh water resources information; and |
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WHEREAS, Save the Lakes has advocated for better fresh water management before |
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local, State, and Federal governments and agencies; now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby recognizes "Save the Lakes" in the State of Rhode Island. We |
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applaud its efforts and its emphasis on preserving Rhode Island’s fresh water bodies, and wish the |
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organization continued success in its future endeavors; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Judy Colaluca, President and Co-founder of |
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Save the Lakes. |
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