12-R280
2012 -- H 8171
Enacted 05/16/12
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MAY
18TH OF 2012 TO BE "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY" IN THE
STATE OF
Introduced By: Representatives Handy, Serpa, Walsh, Tanzi, and Ajello
Date Introduced: May 16, 2012
WHEREAS, A healthy environment is an integral part of
society, and culture; and
WHEREAS, For more than thirty years, the Endangered Species Act has
served as the
nation’s safety net for wildlife, saving hundreds of plants
and animals from extinction, putting
hundreds more on the path to recovery, and safeguarding the
habitats on which they all depend;
and
WHEREAS, Saving a species requires a combination of sound research,
careful
coordination, and intensive management of conservation efforts,
along with increased public
awareness and education; and
WHEREAS, Education and
increasing public awareness are the first steps in effectively
informing the public about endangered species and species
restoration efforts; and
WHEREAS, Species
extinction and habitat destruction are a serious threat to our own
welfare, as nature is the source for most of our commonly-prescribed
medicines, and the loss of
species could mean the loss of life-saving drugs; and
WHEREAS, Protecting
Rhode Island’s and
legacy we leave to our children and grandchildren. We have
the responsibility of ensuring that
future generations will not only have use of the best
available science, but will also be able to
delight in experiencing the rich variety of native species
that have helped to define our Ocean
State; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby proclaims May 18th of 2012 to be “Endangered Species Day” in
the State of
learn about the importance of protecting endangered species
and the everyday actions that people
can take to help protect our nation’s disappearing
wildlife and last remaining open spaces; 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 Tara
Thornton, Northeastern Regional Director
of the Endangered Species Coalition.
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LC00793
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