[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 760 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 760

  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and 
 recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role 
                          in American culture.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 4, 2006

    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 their role 
                          in American culture.

Whereas coastal areas produce 85 percent of all United States tourism dollars 
        and are the leading tourism destination in America;
Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that over 50 
        percent of the population of the United States lives in coastal 
        counties;
Whereas according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the 
        beaches in these coastal counties provide recreational opportunities for 
        numerous Americans and their families who, together with international 
        tourists, make almost 2 billion trips to the beach each year to fish, 
        sunbathe, boat, swim, surf, and bird-watch;
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, untreated sewage, and improper use;
Whereas members of the government, the private sector, and nongovernmental 
        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; and
Whereas a seven day week commencing in June, which is National Great Outdoors 
        Month, and including July 5, will be observed each year 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, which 
        are a critical part of the natural heritage of the United 
        States, safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the 
        public;
            (4) expresses a renewed appreciation for the beaches of the 
        United States and an invigorated effort to protect them with 
        updated, integrated policy; and
            (5) encourages individuals to engage in beach cleanup 
        during such National Clean Beaches Week to encourage 
        stewardship and volunteerism along our coastlines.
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