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MS SC608

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes World Water Day annually on March 22nd as established by the United Nations in 1993 to focus attention on freshwater importance and sustainable management
  • Designates March 22, 2010, as "Water Day in Mississippi" and invites citizens to participate in freshwater awareness events statewide
  • Highlights 2010 World Water Day theme of water quality, addressing challenges in water management and encouraging pollution prevention, cleanup, and restoration
  • Acknowledges global freshwater challenges including uneven distribution, pollution from waste and industry, climate change impacts on water resources, and loss of wetlands since 1900
  • Directs transmission of resolution to the State Board of Health for distribution to proper organizations and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Designate March 22, 2010, as "Water Day in Mississippi" to focus on the importance and management of freshwater.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/23/2010

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