house resolution no.274

Reps. VanderWall, Bezotte, Breen, Glanville, Haadsma and Liberati offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare June 2024 as Professional Pest Management Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Effective pest management in homes, businesses, and public places throughout our state is an important factor in maintaining the health and well-being of all Michiganders; and

Whereas, Pest management professionals help protect Michigan’s food supply, homes, and the environment from disease and pest-related illnesses by practicing environmentally-friendly pest control methods; and

Whereas, The Michigan Pest Management Association provides networking and leadership opportunities for Michigan’s pest management professionals and is recognized for its efforts to protect our environment as well as to ensure the safe and effective use of pest management materials; and

Whereas, Through its website www.pestworld.org, the National Pest Management Association is committed to educating the public about the dangers posed by pests and the damage they can cause; and

Whereas, Professional Pest Management Month offers all Michiganders an opportunity to understand and appreciate the important role that pest management providers play in ensuring the welfare of Michiganders; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize June 2024 as Professional Pest Management Month in the state of Michigan, and we call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.