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105TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION S. RES. 210

Designating the week of June 22, 1998 through June 28, 1998 as ‘‘National

Mosquito Control Awareness Week’’.

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

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;
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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
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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

1 Resolved, That the Senate—

2 (1) designates the week of June 22, 1998

3 through June 28, 1998 as ‘‘National Mosquito Con4 trol Awareness Week’’; and

5 (2) requests that the President issue a procla6 mation calling on the people of the United States to

7 observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and

8 activities.

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