
State of Utah
Children’s Environmental Health Month Declaration
Whereas, Utah values quality of the environment and quality of life; and
Whereas, Utah understands the link between children’s health and the environment; and
Whereas, Utah takes positive action to improve children’s environmental health; and
Whereas, Utah commits resources to identify and solve children’s environmental health issues; and
Whereas, Utah demonstrates through partnerships that making a difference is possible; and
Whereas, Utah teaches children to make a difference;
Now, therefore, I, Olene S. Walker, Governor of the State of Utah, do hereby:
Challenge all of us to learn more about children’s environmental health; work together; and improve the environment in our communities, schools and homes; and
Declare October as
Children’s Environmental Health Month
Former Utah Governor Olene S. Walker
October 7, 2004