110 HRES 458 IH: Supporting the goals and ideals of National U.S. House of Representatives 2007-06-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 458 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 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

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.