Senator Van Woerkom offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 143.

            A resolution commemorating May 23, 2006, as Propane Awareness Day in Michigan.

            Whereas, The mission of the Michigan Propane Gas Association is to promote the proper handling and use of propane, work for a favorable environment for propane distribution and marketing, and increase its application by demonstrating propane's value as a clean energy source; and

            Whereas, The Michigan Propane Gas Association is a trade and membership service organization that represents propane marketers throughout the state. Founded on April 3, 1947, the Association has grown in its influence, while maintaining its core principles of education and safety. The Association's primary purpose is to maintain high standards of practice within the industry and, in so doing, protecting and expanding the ability of its members to compete in the marketplace. The Association is dedicated to the betterment of the propane industry and the customers it serves in Michigan. Since its inception, the Michigan Propane Gas Association has been supported by its many volunteers who dedicate their time for the enrichment of the industry; and

            Whereas, The Michigan Propane Gas Association established Propane Awareness Day to demonstrate the numerous uses of propane and its safe use. We salute the people of the Michigan Propane Gas Association for their efforts to expand our awareness and knowledge of the propane industry; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 23, 2006, as Propane Awareness Day in Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the organizers of Propane Awareness Day as evidence of our esteem.