PRINTER'S NO. 4511
No. 719 Session of 2002
INTRODUCED BY VITALI, OCTOBER 22, 2002
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 22, 2002
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing October 2002 as "Energy Awareness Month."
2 WHEREAS, Americans need a reliable, continuous supply of
3 affordable, environmentally-friendly energy to ensure an
4 economically stable future; and
5 WHEREAS, Americans need to reduce reliance on foreign energy
6 production and promulgate domestic production during these
7 internationally insecure times; and
8 WHEREAS, Becoming more self-reliant on domestic energy
9 production would also help our foreign suppliers maintain the
10 longevity of their own natural resource reserves; and
11 WHEREAS, Nonrenewable energy sources are ultimately limited,
12 and it is in the best interest of a secure future for our nation
13 to encourage generation of renewable energy while practicing
14 sustainable conservation of nonrenewable supplies; and
15 WHEREAS, Educating the general public regarding energy
16 efficiency and the use of renewable resources is a key component
17 to energy conservation and the wise use of available or
1 potential energy supplies; therefore be it
2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
3 Pennsylvanians to recognize October 2002 as "Energy Awareness
4 Month" and to observe this month with appropriate educational
5 programs and activities.
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