EARTH DAY 1 BILL No. 612

An Act to recognize Earth Day in Saskatchewan (Assented to )

Preamble

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan recognize their place in a globally conscious society;

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan promote education and ingenuity around ecologically friendly and economically sustainable sources of power: wind and solar;

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan, through the principle of conservation, are committed to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions;

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan seek to minimize the negative impact of humankind’s environmental footprint upon the earth;

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan encourage and support environmental movements which aim at healthy, peace-loving, and sustainable societies; and

WHEREAS the people of Saskatchewan recognize, honour, and celebrate Earth Day; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:

Short title The Earth Day Recognition Act. Recognition of Earth Day April in each year is declared to be Earth Day in Saskatchewan. Coming into force This Act comes into force on assent. EARTH DAY 2 Printed by the authority of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 2009