[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 505 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 505

 Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating 
  community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and 
                    affluence of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 20, 2007

 Mr. Klein of Florida (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Tanner, 
Mr. Coble, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Miller of 
Michigan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
             Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating 
  community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and 
                    affluence of the United States.

Whereas the boating community in the United States includes over 73,000,000 
        individuals, generates more than $39,000,000,000 annually in the United 
        States economy, and provides jobs for 380,000 citizens of the United 
        States;
Whereas boaters often serve as stewards of the marine environment of the United 
        States, educating future generations of the value of these resources, 
        and preserving such resources for such generations' enjoyment;
Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active boat builders in the United States, 
        using materials and services contributed from all 50 States;
Whereas boating, as an activity, provides opportunities for families to be 
        together, appeals to all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the 
        physical fitness and scholastic performance of those who participate; 
        and
Whereas, July 1, 2007, would be an appropriate day to establish as National 
        Boating Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that--
            (1) the recreational boating community and the boating 
        industry of the United States should be commended for their 
        innumerable contributions to the economy of the United States, 
        the well-being of United States citizens, and responsible 
        environmental stewardship of the marine resources of the United 
        States; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on 
        the people of the United States to observe National Boating Day 
        with appropriate programs and activities.
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