PROCLAMATION
Dr. Ronald L. Rutowski’s sustained interest, advice and encouragement in research and in public education for more than ten years are recognized , appreciated and hereby proclaimed.
WHEREAS, Dr. Rutowski was a witness before, during and after the hearings of Arizona’s House Bill 2247 on behalf of designating the Two-tailed Swallowtail Papilio multicaudata, Arizona’s State insect/butterfly symbol. He celebrated the signing ceremony by Governor Jane Dee Hull and the attendance of Arizona State Representative Laura Knaperaek, principal introducer of the Bill in 2002.
WHEREAS, Dr. Rutowski in 2006, was instrumental in forming and establishing the Central Arizona Butterfly Association (CAzBA) the second Arizona chapter of the North American Butterfly Association ( NABA). In addition, he helps plan and joins in CAzBA field trips and annual butterfly counts.
WHEREAS, Dr. Rutowski reviewed and edited highlighted portions of the Butterfly Quest website during its national competition and as it was awarded the OVERALL WINNER by the prestigious National Gardens Club, Inc., the largest garden organization known, ( March, 2007).
WHEREAS, Dr. Rutowski promoted the Butterfly Quest website www.butterflyquest.net during its inception and as it received designation as an Arizona Centennial Legacy Project, in the Butterfly and Garden issue, on the 8th day of March, 2012.
NOW, THERFORE, we who salute him as a Scientist and a Teacher proclaim today a
RONALD L. RUTOWSKI DAY
We honor Dr. Rutowski’s past leadership and accomplishments in his chosen areas of interest. We anticipate his future success in his endeavors and join to help him make Arizona the most butterfly friendly state possible.
In Witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand----------------------------------------------
Dave Powell, CAzBA President