Reps. Warren, Smith, Roberts, Scripps, Switalski, Lisa Brown, Liss, Haase, Barnett, Mayes, Tlaib, Byrnes, Constan, Dean, Geiss, Gonzales, Gregory, Haugh, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Lipton, Miller, Neumann, Polidori, Slavens, Valentine, Durhal, LeBlanc, Rogers, Sheltrown, Stanley, Cushingberry, Marleau and Pearce offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 160.

A resolution proclaiming the week of September 21, 2009, as Pollution Prevention Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan's natural resources are enjoyed each day by residents and tourists who partake in outdoor activities such as hiking, bicycling, and water sports; and

Whereas, Michigan's environment is at risk of being harmed or destroyed due to the lack of protection against harmful pollutants, which threaten nature's delicate balance; and

Whereas, The benefits of pollution prevention are achieved through reducing, reusing, and recycling, which can improve environmental conditions, protect the health and safety of workers, strengthen our communities, and provide an assurance for our future; and

Whereas, By focusing on pollution prevention, the state of Michigan can meet the  challenges of maintaining a healthy environment through increasing industrial efficiency, the development of a bioeconomy and the creation of green businesses with pollution-free technology; and

Whereas, Pollution Prevention Week is an opportunity for the residents of this state to join forces and work toward ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future that is free of pollutants; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body proclaim the week of September 21, 2009, Pollution Prevention Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage all residents of this state to join in this observance and incorporate pollution prevention into their everyday activities.