[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 351 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 351

      Designating September 25, 2023, as ``National Lobster Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 19, 2023

   Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Hassan, Ms. 
   Warren, Mr. Markey, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
 Murphy, and Mr. Scott of Florida) submitted the following resolution; 
                   which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Designating September 25, 2023, as ``National Lobster Day''.

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the 
        United States for centuries;
Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from 
        catching, processing, or serving lobsters;
Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many 
        harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their 
        entire working lives;
Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more 
        than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine 
        environment;
Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, 
        and more people are enjoying lobster at home;
Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at 
        the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a 
        mainstay during many other holiday traditions;
Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to 
        help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, 
        which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater;
Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster 
        at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international 
        leaders;
Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated 
        fat and high in vitamin B12;
Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into foods such as pho, gnocchi, 
        doughnuts, cocktails, ice cream, and butter;
Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late 
        summer;
Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in 
        recognition of the popularity of the lobster around the world;
Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the 
        world for hundreds of years;
Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports 
        teams;
Whereas lobsters inspire innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, 
        including skincare, fertilizer, robotics, and biodegradable golf balls;
Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate 
        summer, from beaches to backyards, and from fine-dining restaurants to 
        lobster shacks; and
Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the 
        United States, and in kitchens across the United States, bringing 
        families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 25, 2023, as ``National Lobster 
        Day''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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