2013 Senate Joint Resolution 61
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: proclaiming the third week of June as Pollinator Week.
Whereas, pollinators include birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, and most importantly, bees; and
Whereas, this diversity of pollinators is necessary for the maintenance of a healthy, diverse ecosystem; and
Whereas, pollinators have an essential role in agriculture in Wisconsin, and help to produce a robust food supply; and
Whereas, pollinators are responsible for pollinating nearly one-third of every bite of food individuals consume; and
Whereas, it is in the strong economic interest of agricultural producers and consumers in Wisconsin as well as in the United States to help ensure a hearty, sustainable pollinator population; and
Whereas, the honeybee is Wisconsin's state insect and plays a significant role in pollination in the state; and
Whereas, these invaluable creatures are facing possible population declines across the United States; and
Whereas, Pollinator Week recognizes the partnership role that pollinators play in agriculture and stable ecosystems, and increases awareness about the important role of pollinators; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature proclaim the third week of June as Pollinator Week in Wisconsin and commend this observance to all residents.
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