[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 510 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 510

 Designating the period beginning on June 28, 2006, and ending on July 
 5, 2006, as ``National Clean Beaches Week'', supporting the goals and 
ideals of that week, and recognizing the considerable value and role of 
              beaches in the culture of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 13, 2006

Mr. Martinez (for himself, Mr. Lautenberg, Ms. Snowe, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. 
Menendez, Mr. Lott, and Mrs. Dole) submitted the following resolution; 
          which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating the period beginning on June 28, 2006, and ending on July 
 5, 2006, as ``National Clean Beaches Week'', supporting the goals and 
ideals of that week, and recognizing the considerable value and role of 
              beaches in the culture of the United States.

Whereas, according to the document entitled ``Turning to the Sea: America's 
        Ocean Future'', published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
        Administration, coastal areas produce 85 percent of all tourism revenue 
        in the United States and beaches are the leading tourism destination in 
        the country;
Whereas beaches provide recreational opportunities for numerous citizens and 
        their families, as well as international tourists who, according to the 
        document entitled ``The Beach and Your Coastal Watershed'' (EPA document 
        number 842-F-98-010), published by the Environmental Protection Agency, 
        together make almost 2,000,000,000 trips to the beach each year to fish, 
        sunbathe, boat, swim, surf, and birdwatch;
Whereas, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, the beaches of the United 
        States are a critical component of the national economy, including 
        global competitiveness;
Whereas beaches represent a critical part of the natural heritage and a 
        beautiful part of the landscape of the United States;
Whereas beaches are sensitive ecosystems that are susceptible to degradation and 
        alteration from pollution, sewage, and improper use;
Whereas coastal tourism and healthy seafood foster robust economies that sustain 
        communities and support jobs throughout the coastal regions of the 
        United States;
Whereas members of the Federal Government, the private sector, nongovernmental 
        organizations, and citizen volunteers have worked hard to clean and 
        protect the beaches of the United States;
Whereas, according to the United States Geological Survey, great progress has 
        been made in understanding the science of watersheds and the connections 
        between inland areas and coastal waters; and
Whereas the Federal Government should develop science-based policies that are 
        commensurate with that knowledge: Now therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the period beginning on June 28, 2006, and 
        ending on July 5, 2006, as ``National Clean Beaches Week'';
            (2) recognizes--
                    (A) the value of beaches to the way of life of the 
                citizens of the United States; and
                    (B) the important contributions of beaches to the 
                economy, recreation, and natural environment of the 
                United States; and
            (3) encourages all citizens of the United States 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.
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