WHEREAS, the economy and quality of life of the State of Florida are dependent upon tourism, recreation and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, it is clear that power plant emissions cause pollution of air, soil and water, pose a health risk to humans and wildlife, and contribute to global warming; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 556, currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would if passed, significantly lower pollutant emissions from power plants in Florida and the rest of the nation by January 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 556 would also require the development of incentives to increase energy efficiency and the development and application of renewable energy sources; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 556 would also require outdated power plants to comply with the most recent New Source Performance Standards of the Clean Air Act; and

WHEREAS, the people of Leon County, Florida expect and are entitled to the cleanest and healthiest environment that the latest, most up-to-date technology makes possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, that we stand united in support of Senate Bill 556, and urge members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives representing the great State of Florida to stand with us in support of this reasonable, fair and overdue legislation. We urgently request that our Congressional delegation take the bold step of reducing air, soil and water pollution by supporting and passing Senate Bill 556, which, there remains no doubt, will serve to protect our health, our environment, and our future.

Dated this 28th day of May, A.D. 2002