By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation, 2014 February 3B; By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation: Pest Control Month

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: THEREFORE:

A PROCLAMATION
PEST CONTROL MONTH
Pest control contribut~s to the safety, health, and well-being of all Georgia's citizens and homes by preventing pests from spreading disease and destroying valuable property and food supplies; and
The prevention, control, and elimination of destructive insects, rodents, and other pests from homes, factories, food establishments, and other properties is vital to the health of all our citizens; and
Many areas are highly susceptible to pests that present health and safety hazards to citizens, businesses, and their properties; and
Through effective and responsible pest control practices, members of the pest control industry make our communities, homes, and workplaces free of the disease and destruction caused by insects, rodents, and other invaders; and
It is fitting and appropriate to recognize the Georgia Pest Control Association for its efforts to ensure the safe and proper use of pesticides and to protect our environment and residents; now
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as PEST CONTROL MONTH in Georgia.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 3rd day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen.

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GOVERNOR