[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 458 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 458

 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Fishing and Boating Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 5, 2007

 Mr. Putnam submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to 
  the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Fishing and Boating Week.

Whereas recreational boating and fishing are among this country's favorite 
        pastimes;
Whereas each year, more than 50,000,000 Americans enjoy these activities;
Whereas after years of steady growth, recreational boating and fishing 
        participation rates have leveled off and declined in some States;
Whereas stewardship of natural resources is based on valuing natural resources, 
        and avid boaters and anglers are among those who most value the aquatic 
        environment;
Whereas anglers and boaters greatly contribute to aquatic conservation efforts;
Whereas the Congress passed the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 
        (subtitle D of title VII of Public Law 105-178), requiring the Secretary 
        of the Interior to implement a national outreach and communication plan 
        to address participation issues associated with recreational fishing and 
        boating; and
Whereas National Fishing and Boating Week will be the week of June 2 through 10: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Fishing and 
        Boating Week; and
            (2) urges the people of the United States to recognize such 
        a week as an opportunity to learn more about boating.
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