SR-110, As Adopted by Senate, September 18, 2007

            Senators Anderson, Hunter, Thomas, Gleason, Basham, Prusi, Schauer, Brater and Scott offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 110.

            A resolution observing September 17-23, 2007, as Pollution Prevention Week in Michigan.

            Whereas, Pollution prevention is a priority in achieving environmental quality in the state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, The people of Michigan are proud of our state's beauty, natural resources, and environment; and

            Whereas, Greenhouse gases and other pollutants continue to pose a challenge to our environment, public health, and safety; and

            Whereas, Pollution prevention is a fundamental strategy to protect the environment and maintain the health and safety of Michigan citizens by stopping pollution before it occurs; and

            Whereas, Pollution prevention can increase industrial competitiveness, energy efficiency, alternative energy, and help Michigan businesses benefit from pollution-free technology in a "bio-economy"; and

            Whereas, Pollution prevention, through green chemistry, helps Michigan protect the environment and human health through the development of safer and less toxic products; and

            Whereas, The Senate supports pollution prevention as a means to having both a sustainable environment and a healthy, vibrant economy that protects our natural resources for future generations; and

            Whereas, Pollution Prevention Week is an opportunity for the people of Michigan to join together for a clean and vibrant Michigan by taking action to reduce waste at its source, or where this is not feasible, identify opportunities to reuse and recycle; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we observe September 17-23, 2007, as Pollution Prevention Week in Michigan. We commend all businesses and community members who participate in local and regional celebratory and educational activities; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to be posted on its Pollution Prevention Week Web site for Michigan residents to see.