1.4a ERMUSR 04-11-2023RESOLUTION NO. 23-3
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES RECOGNIZING DRINKING WATER WEEK, MAY 7-13, 2023
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 someway 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 7-13, 2023, 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 7, 2023, BE DESIGNATED
AS DRINKING WATER WEEK.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 111h day of April 2023.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Mark Hanson, General Manager
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