07 LC 36
0601
House
Resolution 466
By:
Representatives Drenner of the
86th,
Thomas of the
100th,
and Porter of the
143rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
May 27, 2007, as "Rachel Carson Day"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
worldwide exposure to chemical pesticides brings about greater harm than most
people realize; and
WHEREAS,
more than 3 billion kilograms of pesticides are spread on the Earth annually,
exposing both human and wildlife populations to chemicals, with potentially
serious repercussions for life everywhere; and
WHEREAS,
our children are uniquely vulnerable to chemical pesticides due to their
developing physiology and to their habit of frequently putting their hands into
their mouths; and
WHEREAS,
chemical pesticides applied outdoors are washed into our waterways and our
drinking water sources, and several types of cancer, neurological diseases,
endocrine disorders and birth defects have all been associated with exposure to
common pesticides; and
WHEREAS,
pregnant women, children, asthmatics, cancer patients, elderly and other immune
compromised people and migratory birds are all highly vulnerable to toxic
effects of chemical pesticides; and
WHEREAS,
more than 40 years ago, the well-known writer, scientist and ecologist Rachel
Carson alerted America and the world to the potential hazards of pesticides in
her landmark book,
Silent
Spring; and
WHEREAS,
we need to heed this warning as the quantity of pesticides used in our country
has continued to grow over the years and poses a potential threat to all life
forms.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize May 27, 2007, as "Rachel Carson Day" throughout Georgia in
honor of her work, and urge the citizens of Georgia to focus their attention on
the potentially serious hazards associated with chemical
pesticides.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives invites
citizens throughout Georgia to observe this day, the birth date of Rachel
Carson, by refraining from using chemical pesticides on this day, and asks the
citizens of Georgia for their cooperation in seeking alternative methods of pest
management.