[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 361 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 361
Supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging marinas to
continue providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 13, 2004
Mr. Chambliss submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
July 9, 2004
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging marinas to
continue providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating.
Whereas the people of the United States highly value their recreational time and
their ability to access the waterways of the United States, one of the
Nation's greatest natural resources;
Whereas in 1928, the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers first
used the word ``marina'' to describe a recreational boating facility;
Whereas the United States is home to more than 12,000 marinas that contribute
substantially to local communities by providing safe and reliable
gateways to boating;
Whereas the marinas of the United States serve as stewards of the environment
and actively seek to protect the waterways that surround them for the
enjoyment of this generation and generations to come;
Whereas the marinas of the United States provide communities and visitors with a
place where friends and families, united by a passion for the water, can
come together for recreation, rest, and relaxation; and
Whereas the Marina Operators Association of America has designated August 14,
2004, as ``National Marina Day'' to increase awareness among citizens,
policymakers, and elected officials about the many contributions that
marinas make to communities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the goals of National Marina Day; and
(2) urges that the marinas of the United States continue to
provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the
people of the United States.
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