[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 868 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 868

Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 
                     2018, as ``Great Lakes Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 3, 2018

Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. 
   Huizenga, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Upton, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. 
Mitchell, Mr. Walberg, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Moore, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Nolan, 
 Mr. Higgins of New York, Mr. Quigley, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Visclosky, 
  Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Collins of New York) 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


 
Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 
                     2018, as ``Great Lakes Week''.

Whereas the Great Lakes consist of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake 
        Ontario, and Lake Superior, and border the States of Michigan, 
        Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New 
        York;
Whereas the Great Lakes watershed provides habitats for numerous fascinating 
        species of wildlife, including moose, Canada lynch, river otter, bald 
        eagle, herring gull, northern harrier, common loon, Kirtland's warbler, 
        ring-necked duck, piping plover, whitefish, walleye, yellow perch, 
        muskellunge, and brook trout;
Whereas the Great Lakes have exceptional surrounding parks, forests, shorelines, 
        and islands, which are a source of enjoyment, wonder, and recreation 
        through swimming, hiking, picnics, boating, fishing, hunting, and 
        wildlife watching;
Whereas the Great Lakes region is currently home to 27 million people and has 
        been the ancestral home for Native American Tribes for nearly 10,000 
        years;
Whereas the Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, with 
        over 20 percent of the world's fresh water supply, providing drinking 
        water for over 40 million people and 56 billion gallons of water a day 
        for municipal, industrial, and agricultural use;
Whereas the Great Lakes are vital for the region's economy, attracting tourism 
        and providing transportation for goods;
Whereas the Great Lakes region's environment and economy depend on the health 
        and well-being of the Great Lakes; and
Whereas the Great Lakes are an essential part of the heritage of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Great Lakes Week'';
            (2) recognizes the contribution of the Great Lakes to the 
        way of life of people in the United States; and
            (3) commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved 
        and protected, through programs such as the Great Lakes 
        Restoration Initiative, for this generation and generations to 
        come.
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