Governor McKee issues Earth Day proclamation

WHEREAS, annually, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the worth of our state’s treasured pure sources and helps mark the progress made by Rhode Island in defending them; and

WHEREAS, for the reason that first Earth Day was enacted in 1970 efforts to enhance air and water high quality, clear up contaminated lands, preserve open house, enhance leisure alternatives, and take motion to confront local weather change have tremendously enhanced Rhode Islanders’ high quality of life; and

WHEREAS, 2022 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the enactment of the federal Clear Water Act of 1972, highlighting the state’s achievements in bettering and defending Rhode Island’s waters which are central to the Ocean State’s atmosphere, lifestyle, and financial system; and

WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Division of Environmental Administration serves because the chief steward of the state’s pure sources, and works year-round to make sure Rhode Island’s water, air, and land are protected; and

WHEREAS, steady efforts to guard, restore, and promote the environment assist guarantee Rhode Island stays a beautiful place to dwell, go to; and

WHEREAS, all Rhode Island residents, no matter revenue, race, ethnicity, or nationwide origin, have a proper to dwell in a clear and wholesome atmosphere and have entry to pure useful resource alternatives of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Rhode Island’s native actions to battle local weather change are a part of the answer as we work repeatedly to cut back emissions, strengthen the resilience of our communities, and put together for projected local weather impacts; and

WHEREAS, everybody who enjoys Rhode Island’s parks, seashores, and outside areas has a duty to maintain them clear, take private duty for his or her trash, and are inspired to assist clear up litter to guard our distinctive pure heritage; and

WHEREAS, Rhode Island’s companies encourage each resident of the state to get open air and observe environmental stewardship by way of inexperienced actions, similar to group cleanups, water, and power conservation, tree planting, and energetic schooling about environmental points; and

WHEREAS, particular Earth Day occasions are supplied all through the state to encourage residents to establish what they will personally do to guard the atmosphere and make Rhode Island a cleaner and greener state.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel J. McKee, Governor of the State of Rhode Island, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2022, as EARTH DAY within the state and encourage all residents to affix me in recognizing the significance of at the present time.

Given underneath my hand and the nice seal of the State of Rhode Island, this twenty second day of April, 2022.

Daniel J. McKee

Governor

Nellie M. Gorbea

Secretary of State

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