[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING WATER AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize May as Water Awareness 
Month throughout California and the United States of America.
  As our most precious natural resource, water sustains all life in our 
planet. From humans and animals to plants and trees, every living 
organism needs water to live. For this reason, it is important for all 
Americans to protect and conserve our water from contamination and 
careless waste.
  This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 
which authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate 
public health by setting high health standards and regulating the 
nation's public drinking water supply. I salute all government leaders, 
public water providers such as the Walnut Valley Water District, and 
the California Water Awareness Campaign for their hard work and 
tireless leadership in making safe drinking water a priority and Water 
Awareness Month a reality.
  In addition, I salute our responsible citizens, urban and 
agricultural water agencies, and farm bureaus in California who have 
made exceptional strides to improve water quality and conservation 
since the state's drought years of 1987-1993. Their significant work 
and leadership have educated communities throughout California and have 
set an example to other states to care for the quality of their 
drinkable and non-drinkable water.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Water Awareness Month and 
the people who work hard to make water safe for our daily consumption.

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