1995 Assembly Joint Resolution 77
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: proclaiming "River Cleanup Week".
Whereas, water is said to be the lifeblood of the nation and therefore a critical component of the environment; and
Whereas, water and water-related environments provide for outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, fish and wildlife resources of enormous social and economic value; and
Whereas, water-oriented recreational activities are the most popular of all recreational activities; and
Whereas, the U.S. Congress has enacted legislation relating to water that declares it to be national policy to do all of the following:
(1) Assure that all Americans have safe, healthful, productive, and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings.
(2) Restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's rivers, lakes, streams and other watercourses by working with public and private entities to encourage and promote programs and activities for the prevention, reduction or elimination of pollution in all waters; and
Whereas, it is important for all Americans to accept responsibility for keeping the nation's waters and surrounding areas safe, clean and visually pleasing for current and future generations; and
Whereas, there are local efforts underway, supported by national organizations and federal agencies, to conduct river clean-up activities in the majority of the states; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the week of May 11 to 18, 1996, is proclaimed "River Cleanup Week" in the state of Wisconsin and that the governor of the state of Wisconsin is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the citizens of Wisconsin to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and clean-up activities.
