WHEREAS, Article IX of the Virginia Constitution decrees that it is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect its atmosphere, lands and waters from pollution, impairment or destruction for the benefit, enjoyment and general welfare of the people of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, electronic devices such as computers and televisions contain materials that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if they are not properly managed; and

WHEREAS, many Commonwealth of Virginia communities have taken a leading role in the area of recycling by helping to establish electronics collection events that afford citizens and businesses in the Commonwealth the opportunity to recycle used devices; and

WHEREAS, the 36th Anniversary of Earth Day will be observed April 22, 2006 to promote environmental awareness and citizen action;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Timothy M. Kaine, do hereby recognize April 2006 as “Electronics Recycling Month” in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.