GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1622*

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Sponsors: Senators Albertson; Conder, Hoyle, Kerr, Lee, Lucas, Martin of Guilford, Parnell, Speed, and Winner of Buncombe.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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May 27, 1994

A JOINT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SMOKEY BEAR DAY.
Whereas, forest fires threaten thousands of acres of valuable forestland in North Carolina each year; and
Whereas, a significant rise in woodland home development in North Carolina has increased the risk of forest fires in residential areas; and
Whereas, most of North Carolina's forest fires are started by people and therefore are preventable; and
Whereas, Smokey Bear, the nation's most widely known guardian of our forests, has reminded all Americans of the value of our natural resources through his important message, "Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires"; and
Whereas, Smokey Bear, over the course of 50 years, has become one of the most effective symbols and tools for educating the public, especially children, about the necessity for fire prevention; and
Whereas, North Carolina is committed to protecting and conserving the natural resources that contribute to the quality of life for its citizens and is committed to the continued education of its young people; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly hereby proclaims August 9, 1994, to be Smokey Bear Day in North Carolina, in conjunction with the national celebration of Smokey Bear's 50th anniversary.  The General Assembly urges the citizens of North Carolina to continue to heed Smokey Bear's message to protect the forestlands of our State.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.