[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 147 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 147

Supporting the designation of a National American Waters Heritage Month 
                               each year.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 5, 2005

   Mr. Paul submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
                 referred to the Committee on Resources

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation of a National American Waters Heritage Month 
                               each year.

Whereas both civilian and military personnel are engaged in maritime activities 
        that provide for the safety and protection of United States citizens;
Whereas boatwrights and shipbuilders, including marine architects, marine 
        engineers, and maritime crews, made important contributions to United 
        States history;
Whereas marine scientists and maritime archeologists have played a vital role in 
        preserving maritime artifacts and waters for future generations;
Whereas United States ponds, lakes, rivers, bays, and bordering oceans provide 
        United States citizens with plentiful sources of fish and with natural 
        resources for numerous maritime recreational activities;
Whereas technology advances in United States history have included steam, 
        gasoline, diesel, and particular nuclear powered vessels;
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage Month each year will 
        serve as recognition of maritime transportation in the United States;
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage Month each year will 
        provide United States citizens with an opportunity to learn about, and 
        reflect on, the role maritime transportation has played in United States 
        history; and
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage Month each year will 
        provide United States citizens with an opportunity to learn about, and 
        reflect on, the role maritime heritage and culture have played in the 
        history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress--
            (1) honors and recognizes the importance of the maritime 
        heritage and culture of the United States and the people of the 
        United States who have helped build that heritage;
            (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation 
        designating a National American Waters Heritage Month each 
        year; and
            (3) urges government officials, educators, and all United 
        States citizens to observe National American Waters Heritage 
        Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities to learn about 
        the role maritime heritage and culture have played in United 
        States history and reflect on the blessing United States water 
        has bestowed upon United States citizens.
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