Safe Drinking Water Week

WHEREAS, safe drinking water is one of the most basic and essential needs of mankind; and

WHEREAS, our health, comfort and standard of living depend upon an abundant supply of safe drinking water; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has ensured that facilities and systems provide our citizens with a safe, dependable quality and quantity of drinking water, both now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, dedicated men and women have made significant contributions in developing, operating and maintaining these systems:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of May 6 through May 12, 2012, as

Safe Drinking Water Week

in the state of Alabama, and urge all citizens to recognize the contributions of utility employees for providing clean and safe drinking water, and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for establishing drinking water standards and providing assistance to these systems to ensure that drinking water in our state remains safe for all citizens.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 26th day of April 2012.

      

Governor Robert Bentley