2001 SESSION

01-1063

05/10

HOUSE RESOLUTION 7

ANALYSIS

This bill commends the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests for their outstanding service to the people and natural resources of the state.

01-1063

05/10

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand One

Whereas, the protection and wise stewardship of New Hampshire's forests, open spaces, and natural areas are essential to sustaining New Hampshire's quality of life, ecological health, and economic advantage; and

Whereas, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has been the leader of efforts to protect more than one million acres of the state's most important natural landmarks, including the White Mountains, Franconia Notch, Mount Sunapee, Mount Monadnock, and hundreds of other conservation areas; and

Whereas, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has also been a national leader in promoting enlightened stewardship, responsible forestry, sensible public policies regarding land use, and environmental protection; and

Whereas, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has always been committed to solving problems through collaboration, consensus, and cooperation; and

Whereas, the state's quality of life will continue to depend greatly on the Forest Society's continued effective leadership in conservation issues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the general court recognizes and honors the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on the occasion of its 100^th anniversary of service to the people and natural resources of the granite state.