Whereas, Citizens of Michigan need to be conscious of the role that chemicals
play in their daily lives; the benefits and hazards posed to our families, especially
to our children and youth, and the ways to prevent possible harm; and,
Whereas, Better communication between local emergency planning committees and
local business, industry, retail, service and farming sectors is necessary to
increase the involvement of off-site emergency planning for hazardous materials
accidents; and,
Whereas, Local emergency planning committees must become more knowledgeable
and thus also raise the understanding of the citizens they serve about manufactured
chemicals used or sold in the factories, companies, retail stores and farms
in their area; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim the week of May 4, 2003 as Chemical Awareness Week in Michigan
as a means to support the goal of working cooperatively together to effectively
address the concerns of local communities and plan for a safer future in Michigan.
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