SR-46, As Adopted by Senate, April 26, 2007

            Senators Richardville, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Jelinek, Patterson, Kuipers, McManus, Garcia, Stamas, Basham, Jansen, Kahn and Prusi offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 46.

            A resolution commemorating the Michigan United Conservation Clubs for seventy years of commitment in protecting Michigan’s natural resources.

            Whereas, In 1937, ninety-two conservationists representing thirty-five outdoor clubs throughout the state joined together to help protect Michigan’s out-of-doors; and

            Whereas, Those thirty-five outdoor clubs formed one united front to promote stewardship of Michigan’s natural resources and created the Michigan United Conservation Club; and

            Whereas, Today, the Michigan United Conservation Club is the largest statewide organization in the nation, with nearly 100,000 members and more than 500 affiliated clubs; and

            Whereas, The Michigan United Conservation Club works diligently to accomplish its mission to unite citizens to encourage efforts to conserve Michigan’s natural resources and protect its rich outdoor heritage now and for future generations; and

            Whereas, The Michigan United Conservation Club advocates for the wise and scientific management of Michigan’s natural resources through public policy by maintaining strong relationships with state and federal agencies, legislators, and other key leaders in their efforts to conserve the state’s wildlife, fisheries, waters, forests, air, and soils; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby celebrate seventy years of conservation and protection of Michigan’s natural resources and express our support for the proactive leadership of the Michigan United Conservation Club; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan United Conservation Club and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.