12-R309
2012 -- H 8230
Enacted 05/30/12
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING
"SAVE THE LAKES" IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Representatives Tomasso, Keable, Chippendale, Edwards, and Guthrie
Date Introduced: May 30, 2012
WHEREAS, Invasive plants
can limit boating, fishing, and recreational activities, push
out native species, and reduce water quality. A survey
conducted by the department of
environmental management found that nearly 80 percent of
contained at least one invasive plant species; and
WHEREAS, Founded in
2008, Save the Lakes is an alliance of individuals and
associations dedicated to improving, protecting, and preserving
the fresh water bodies of Rhode
Island for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Save the Lakes
is the only statewide organization dedicated to the
preservation and protection of
WHEREAS, Save the Lakes
is an active force working to protect, restore, and explore
WHEREAS, Save the Lakes
provides a forum for exchange, development, and research
of fresh water resources information; and
WHEREAS, Save the Lakes
has advocated for better fresh water management before
local, State, and Federal governments and agencies; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby recognizes "Save the Lakes" in the State of
applaud its efforts and its emphasis on preserving
organization continued success in its future endeavors; 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 Judy Colaluca, President and Co-founder of
Save the Lakes.
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