Governor Proclaims Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week 2022

WHEREAS, Registered Environmental Health Specialists in North Carolina have contributed immeasurably to the public's health and safety and to the improved quality of life in our communities; and

WHEREAS, Registered Environmental Health Specialists conduct important work in programs focusing on food safety, facility sanitation, wastewater disposal, safe drinking water, lead poisoning prevention, infectious agents, and emergency preparedness and response; and

WHEREAS, Registered Environmental Health Specialists are employed by local, state, and federal governments; schools; and industries throughout North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Registered Environmental Health Specialists across North Carolina continue to assist their communities with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, World Environmental Health Day is celebrated annually on September 26; the theme of this year's observance, Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, was adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina commends Registered Environmental Health Specialists for their many contributions to improving quality of life for people, families, and communities throughout our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 26 – October 2, 2022, as “REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.