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2018, jr.008jr.1009 (SJR14)(AJR137) §1JOINT -RESOLUTION C.36:2-335NO.   P.L.

2018,9   A Joint Resolution No.designating the month of July of each year as “Smart Irrigation Month.”   Whereas, In the United States, nine billion gallons of water are used for residential outdoor use each day and more water is used in July than in any other month;

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and Whereas, Smart irrigation techniques help conserve water, which is a finite resource that is vital to human life;

and Whereas, Smart irrigation techniques allow for the proper care of well-maintained green spaces that are important to the health and well-being of communities in the State;

and Whereas, It is important to recognize the benefits of smart irrigation techniques for the environment and the future of the citizens of the State and of the nation;

      C.36:2-336  1.   “Smart a.  Irrigation SeptemberMonth,” 20thJuly; of each year is designated as Hispanic Journalist Pride Day in New Jersey in order to recognize and celebrate the efforts, creativity, and positive contributions made by Hispanic journalists in the United States.

    designated. b.    The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

       2.   1.    ThisThe jointmonth resolutionof shallJuly takeof effecteach immediately.year is designated as “Smart Irrigation Month” to increase public awareness of the importance of smart irrigation techniques for the economic, health, and environmental benefits they bring to all citizens of the State and of the nation.

   C.36:2-337                                  Annual  observance.      Designates September 20th of each year as Hispanic Journalist Pride Day.

     2.    The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe “Smart Irrigation Month” with appropriate activities and programs.

  C.36:2-338  Filing of copies of this resolution.

     3.    Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

       4.    This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

       Approved August 24, 2018.