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GA HR1812

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Billy Maddox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 11-17, 2012, as National Groundwater Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol
  • Sponsored by Representatives Maddox (127th), Smith (70th), Dutton (166th), Roberts (154th), and McCall (30th)
  • Notes that nearly 44% of America's population depends on groundwater for drinking water and that Americans use 79.6 billion gallons of groundwater daily
  • Encourages the public to conserve and protect groundwater, citing practical tips such as repairing dripping faucets, which can waste 2,700 gallons per year
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and the National Ground Water Association

Legislative Description

National Groundwater Awareness Week; March 11-17, 2012; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/13/2012

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