[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1134 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1134

   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach 
                       Preservation Association.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 24, 2026

  Mr. Rouzer (for himself, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Pallone, and Mr. Min) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                          on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach 
                       Preservation Association.

Whereas the year 2026 marks the centennial of the American Shore and Beach 
        Preservation Association (ASBPA), which has, for a century, advanced a 
        science-guided commitment to coastal restoration and protection;
Whereas, in 1926, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the ASBPA's visionary leaders 
        sought to establish a forum ``where the novice and he who has long 
        wrestled with these problems can seek more light; where the man of 
        science and the statesman can exchange ideas and collaborate together; 
        where idealist and lover of nature and the economist can arrive at a 
        mutual understanding; where landscape artist and philanthropist can find 
        an outlet for their activities,'' thereby fostering collaboration and 
        innovation for coastal stewardship;
Whereas the critical issues of shore and beach preservation--promoting community 
        protection, a strong economy, ecological health, and recreation--remain 
        as vital in 2026 as they were at the ASBPA's founding;
Whereas United States coastal communities and natural resources have benefitted 
        from the ASBPA's work in translating coastal science and engineering, 
        guiding policy, and advocating for resilient shores and beaches over the 
        past century; and
Whereas, in 2026, the ASBPA is celebrating its 100th anniversary: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 
        ASBPA;
            (2) commemorates the centennial of the ASBPA, honoring a 
        century of shore and beach preservation and progress; and
            (3) congratulates the leaders and members of the ASBPA on a 
        century of dedication to our Nation's shores and beaches and 
        recognizes the enduring importance of its mission.
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