[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 332 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 332

  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and 
recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and the need to 
                keep them clean and safe for the public.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 20, 2005

    Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. Shaw) submitted the following 
      resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and 
recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and the need to 
                keep them clean and safe for the public.

Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that over 50 
        percent of the population of the United States lives in coastal 
        counties;
Whereas the beaches in these counties provide recreational opportunities for 
        numerous Americans and their families, as well as international 
        tourists, who together make almost 2,000,000,000 trips to the beach each 
        year to fish, sunbathe, boat, swim, surf, and bird-watch, according to 
        the Environmental Protection Agency;
Whereas according to the Army Corps of Engineers, United States beaches are a 
        critical driver of the American economy and its competitiveness in the 
        global economy;
Whereas beaches represent a critical part of our natural heritage and a 
        beautiful part of the American landscape;
Whereas beaches are sensitive ecosystems, susceptible to degradation and 
        alteration from pollution, sewage, and improper use;
Whereas members of the Government, the private sector, and non-governmental 
        organizations, along with citizen volunteers, have worked hard to clean 
        up and protect our beaches over the years;
Whereas great strides have been made in understanding the science of watersheds 
        and the connections between inland areas and coastal waters, and 
        science-based policy should be developed that is commensurate with this 
        knowledge;
Whereas beaches require vigilant protection so as to be enjoyed safely by all; 
        and
Whereas the week of June 27 through July 3, 2005, will be observed as National 
        Clean Beaches Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches 
        Week;
            (2) recognizes the value of beaches to the American way of 
        life and the important contributions of beaches to the economy, 
        recreation, and natural environment of the United States;
            (3) encourages all Americans to work to keep beaches, a 
        critical part of the natural heritage of the United States, 
        safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the public; and
            (4) expresses a renewed appreciation for the beaches of the 
        United States and an invigorated effort to protect them with 
        updated, integrated policy.
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