SENATE RESOLUTION No. 19

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 22, 1996

 

 

By Senators BENNETT, KYRILLOS and Martin

 

 

A Senate Resolution celebrating the 26th anniversary of Earth Day, honoring the accomplishments of the previous quarter century of environmental action and initiatives, and calling on all citizens of the State to commit themselves to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the environment and the quality of life for present and future generations.

 

Whereas, April 22, 1996 marks the 26th anniversary of Earth Day, which was first celebrated in 1970 and which marked a watershed in citizen understanding of environmental issues as millions of Americans participated in teach-ins, neighborhood cleanups, bill signings, and other activities to demonstrate their concern for the environment and their desire to learn more about nature, ecology, and other environmental concerns; and

Whereas, Earth Day 1970 was also the birth date of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as it is presently constituted, a department which has, together with the Legislature, county and local governments, the regulated community, and countless public interest and local groups, developed and implemented numerous environmental programs designed to preserve, protect and enhance the environment and natural resources of this State; and

Whereas, April 22, 1996, the 26th anniversary of Earth Day, offers New Jersey citizens an opportunity to reflect on the past years of progress in environmental protection; and

Whereas, Earth Day 1996 also offers New Jersey citizens the opportunity to look forward to the work yet to be done, and to rededicate themselves, with the level of commitment and concern demonstrated over the past quarter century, to solving the unsolved problems of the past as well as the global and local challenges of the future; and

Whereas, It is entirely fitting and appropriate for this House, on this historic occasion, to celebrate the 26th annual observance of Earth Day on April 22, 1996, and to urge New Jersey citizens to renew their commitment to a clean and healthy environment; now, therefore,

    Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:

 

    1. The Senate of the State of New Jersey hereby urges the citizenry of this State to observe April 22, 1996 as Earth Day in the Garden State, to participate in appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to rededicate themselves to the goal of protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

 

    2. A duly authorized copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary thereof, shall be transmitted to the Governor of the State of New Jersey.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This resolution honors the historic occasion of the 26th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 1996, and calls on all citizens of New Jersey to celebrate the environmental achievements of the past and to rededicate their energies to fulfilling the dream of a clean and safe environment for all present and future generations.

 

 

 

Celebrates April 22, 1996 as Earth Day.