08-R320

2008 -- S 3126

Enacted 06/18/08

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

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JUNE 22-28, 2008 AS POLLINATOR WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senator Maryellen Goodwin

Date Introduced: June 18, 2008

     WHEREAS, Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers

and ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and

     WHEREAS, Pollination plays a vital role in the health of our national forests and

grasslands, which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and

recreational opportunities as well as enhanced economic development opportunities for

communities; and

     WHEREAS, Pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are

necessary for maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island has managed wildlife habitats and public lands

such as state forests and grasslands for decades; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island provides producers with conservation assistance

to promote wise conservation stewardship, including the protection and maintenance of

pollinators and their habitats on working lands and wild lands; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations do

hereby proclaim the week of June 22-28, 2008 as "Rhode Island Pollinator Week" throughout the

State of Rhode Island, and urges all citizens to recognize this observance; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Bonnie Frechette, Marketing Team Leader,

Whole Foods Market.

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LC03139

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