2009-0172
Title
Proclamation: Air Quality Awareness Month
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, poor outdoor air quality can threaten the health of our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated that one out of every three people in the United States is at a higher risk of experiencing problems from ground-level ozone, a contributor to poor air quality; and,
WHEREAS, children, people with lung disease, older adults, and people with heart disease tend to be more vulnerable to outdoor pollution; it would be beneficial for people to learn more about the effects air quality may have on their health if they fall into one of these sensitive groups; and,
WHEREAS, utilizing the Air Quality Index is simple and free of cost; and,
WHEREAS, knowledge of the Air Quality Index can help protect our Community's health; and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and St. Charles Parish are supporting efforts to encourage citizens to utilize the Air Quality Index, understand what causes poor air quality, and make strides to improve the overall outdoor air quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY, 2009, AS
AIR QUALITY AWARENESS MONTH
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY COCHRAN
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
SHELLEY M. TASTET MARCUS M. LAMBERT
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
WENDY BENEDETTO DENNIS NUSS
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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