HJR 25 Summary

• Recognizes March 11, 2013, as World Plumbing Day in Alabama

• Acknowledges the World Plumbing Council and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for protecting public health and safety through uniform plumbing and mechanical codes

• Notes that 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe water supplies, 2.6 billion lack access to healthy sanitation systems, and 3.1 million children die annually from water-related diseases

• Recognizes the importance of the plumbing industry and licensed plumbing professionals in addressing global sanitation and clean water access issues