[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 217 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 217

        Designating August 13, 2005, as ``National Marina Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 27, 2005

  Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        Designating August 13, 2005, as ``National Marina Day''.

Whereas the people of the United States value highly recreational time and the 
        ability to access the waterways of the United States, one of the 
        country'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 surrounding waterways 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 Association of Marina Industries has designated August 13, 2005 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) designates August 13, 2005 as ``National Marina Day'';
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        ``National Marina Day'' with appropriate programs and 
        activities; and
            (3) urges the marinas of the United States to continue to 
        provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the 
        people of the United States.
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