SR 61 — A resolution to recognize June 29-July 5,2025, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week.

SR-61,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, June 24, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

61 Offered by Senators Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Bayer and Polehanki offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 29 -JULY 5, , AS AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, Early summer marks the followingbeginning resolution:of water-related recreational activities in Michigan;

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andAdopted Whereas,by Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for our government to join forces with businesses, industry, environmental groups, community organizations, citizens, and other Great Lakes states and provinces to take action against the introductionSenate, andJune spread24, of2025. aquatic invasive species;

now,Secretary therefore,of be it Resolved by the Senate,Senate That the members of this legislative body recognize June 29-July 5, 2025, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week.

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