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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING "SAVE THE LAKES" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Keable, Coughlin, Johnston, Blazejewski, and Casey

     Date Introduced: May 26, 2016

     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 in 2012 found that nearly 63 percent of Rhode Island’s fresh water

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bodies have one or more water quality impairments, primarily, 30 percent contained at least one

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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 advocates 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 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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