ERMU RES 20-1 RESOLUTION NO. 20-1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES RECOGNIZING DRINKING WATER WEEK, MAY 3-9, 2020
WHEREAS, water is our most valuable natural resource; and
WHEREAS, only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for
our economy and the quality of life we enjoy; and
WHEREAS, any measure of a successful society—low mortality rates, economic growth
and diversity, productivity, and public safety—are in some way related to access to safe
water; and
WHEREAS, we are all stewards of the water infrastructure upon which future
generations depend; and
WHEREAS, each citizen of our community is called upon to help protect our source
waters from pollution, to practice water conservation, and to get involved in local water
issue; and
WHEREAS, the hard work and dedication towards providing safe and reliable drinking
water by our water system professionals is truly appreciated by our community; and
WHEREAS, May 3-9, 2020, is set aside as time to enhance public awareness of the value
of water and to encourage the public to continue using water wisely;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 2020, BE
DESIGNATED AS DRINKING WATER WEEK.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 14th day of April, 2020.
Jo J. tz, Cha'
q-)"
Troy Adams, P.E., General Manager