[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 210 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 210

    Designating the week of June 22, 1998 through June 28, 1998 as 
             ``National Mosquito Control Awareness Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 20, 1998

  Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Torricelli) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Designating the week of June 22, 1998 through June 28, 1998 as 
             ``National Mosquito Control Awareness Week''.

Whereas mosquito-borne diseases (including malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, 
        dengue fever, and dog heartworm) have historically been a source of 
        human and animal suffering, illness, and death in the United States and 
        worldwide;
Whereas excess numbers of mosquitoes also diminish enjoyment of the outdoors, 
        public parks and playgrounds, hinder outdoor work, decrease livestock 
        productivity, and reduce property values;
Whereas mosquitoes can disperse or be transported long distances from their 
        sources (locally and internationally) and are, therefore, a public 
        nuisance and health risk throughout the United States and the world;
Whereas since 1900, mosquito control professionals in the United States have 
        recognized the need to develop and encourage effective and 
        environmentally safe mosquito control activities in order to protect the 
        health and welfare of the public, the environment, and wildlife;
Whereas the American Mosquito Control Association (referred to in this 
        resolution as AMCA) was established on June 26, 1935, to provide a 
        nationally organized network to help mosquito control professionals 
        pursue these goals;
Whereas professional mosquito control based on scientific research has made 
        great advances in reducing mosquito populations and the diseases that 
        they transmit;
Whereas the AMCA is an active partner in the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship 
        Program, working closely with the United States Environmental Protection 
        Agency and the United States Department of Health and Human Services to 
        reduce pesticide risk to humans, animals, and the environment while 
        protecting human health from mosquito-borne diseases and nuisance 
        attacks;
Whereas public awareness of the health benefits associated with safe, 
        professionally applied mosquito control methods will support the efforts 
        to reduce pesticide risk and protect human health as well as motivate 
        the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites on their own property;
Whereas educational programs are being developed to include school and civic 
        programs in order to meet the need of the public for information about 
        mosquito biology and control;
Whereas students are encouraged to pursue an interest in biological and health 
        sciences, to participate in science fairs, and to learn about mosquito 
        biology and contribute to the reduction of mosquito populations; and
Whereas ``National Mosquito Control Awareness Week'' would increase public 
        awareness of the activities of the various mosquito research and control 
        agencies within the United States and around the world and highlight the 
        educational programs currently available: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of June 22, 1998 through June 28, 
        1998 as ``National Mosquito Control Awareness Week''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe this week 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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