PRINTER'S NO. 1943
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
366
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY WENTLING, SONNEY, HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS, BURNS,
LONGIETTI, RYAN, MERSKI, PEIFER, DiGIROLAMO, FREEMAN,
BIZZARRO, CAUSER, CALTAGIRONE, KORTZ, MILLARD, KINSEY,
BERNSTINE, READSHAW, EVERETT, SCHMITT, GILLEN AND NEILSON,
JUNE 3, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 3, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of July 2019 as "Lakes Appreciation Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's landscape is home to more than 5,000
lakes, ponds and reservoirs which are critical resources to
Pennsylvania's environment and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Lakes are one of Pennsylvania's most valuable
natural resources, supplying water for municipal, industrial and
agricultural use, assisting with flood control and providing
scenic beauty and a habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Lakes offer a variety of recreational opportunities,
including boating, swimming and fishing; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society is a great
resource for residents to learn how to contribute in a positive
way to the health of this Commonwealth's waters; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth recognizes the need to protect
lakes and ponds for future generations; therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of July 2019 as "Lakes Appreciation Month" in
Pennsylvania.
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