[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 343 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 15, 2007.
Whereas the citizens of the United States highly value recreation time and their 
        ability to access 1 of the greatest natural resources of the United 
        States, its waterways;
Whereas, in 1928, the word ``marina'' was used for the first time to define a 
        recreational boating facility;
Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 recreational boating facilities 
        that contribute substantially to their local communities by providing 
        safe, reliable gateways to boating for members of their communities and 
        welcomed guests;
Whereas marinas of the United States also serve as stewards of the environment, 
        actively seeking to protect their surrounding waterways not only for the 
        enjoyment of the current generation, but for generations to come;
Whereas marinas of the United States also provide their communities and visitors 
        a place where friends and families, united by a passion for the water, 
        can come together for recreation, rest, and relaxation; and
Whereas marinas throughout the United States will be celebrating National Marina 
        Day on August 11, 2007: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the marinas of the United States for providing 
        environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the citizens of, and 
        the visitors to the United States; and
            (2) supports designation of the sixth annual ``National Marina Day'' 
        in order--
                    (A) to honor the marinas of the United States for their many 
                contributions to their local communities; and
                    (B) to make citizens, policy makers, elected officials, and 
                employees more aware of the overall contributions marinas make 
                to their well-being.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.