BILL NUMBER: SR 27ENROLLED BILL TEXT ADOPTED IN SENATE MAY 28, 2015 ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 14, 2015 INTRODUCED BY Senator Runner MAY 14, 2015 Relative to Clean Air Month LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, Clean air is vital and important to our health, environment, and economy; and WHEREAS, Due to longer days and warmer temperatures, the month of May is typically the start of the state's ozone season; and WHEREAS, Ozone and particle pollution are both linked to the increased risk of lower birth weight in newborns; and WHEREAS, Certain groups are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, such as infants, older adults, and people with lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and scleroderma; and WHEREAS, Minorities and lower income groups are often disproportionately affected by air pollution, which puts them at higher risk for illnesses; and WHEREAS, Particulate matter air pollution, especially fine particles, can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and cause serious damage, including asthma attacks, respiratory illness, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death; and WHEREAS, According to the American Lung Association's 2015 State of the Air Report, 14 cities in California top the national list of cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution; and WHEREAS, Clean Air Month is designed to raise public awareness about the need for every Californian to work to reduce air pollution; and WHEREAS, Clearly there is much still to be done to reduce the burden of air pollution and improve the health of tens of millions of Californians; and WHEREAS, Increased public awareness efforts during the month of May and throughout the year will promote actions by citizens and businesses that will help keep the air clean; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That May 2015 is declared as Clean Air Month in California; and be it further Resolved, That Californians are working to help limit the pollutants that impede our state's air quality for the health of all our state's residents and particularly for those at greater risk, including infants, the elderly, and people with lung diseases; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.