[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S7653]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 215--DESIGNATING AUGUST 8, 2009, AS ``NATIONAL MARINA 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Vitter, 
Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Cochran) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 215

       Whereas the people of the United States highly value their 
     recreational time and their ability to access the waterways 
     of the United States for enjoyment in and on one of the 
     Nation's greatest natural resources;
       Whereas in 1928, the National Association of Engine and 
     Boat Manufacturers first used the word ``marina'' to describe 
     a recreational boating facility;
       Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 marinas 
     that contribute substantially to their local communities by 
     providing safe and reliable gateways to boating;
       Whereas the marinas of the United States serve as stewards 
     of the environment and actively seek to protect the waterways 
     that surround them for the enjoyment of this generation and 
     generations to come;
       Whereas the Association of Marina Industries has joined 
     with the National Youth Marine Alliance to offer youth 
     service projects for the Preserve America's Waterways 
     volunteer service initiative at marinas across the Nation;
       Whereas the marinas of the United States provide their 
     communities and visitors a place where friends and families, 
     united by a passion for the water, can come together for 
     recreation, rest, relaxation, and stewardship of the 
     environment; and
       Whereas the Association of Marina Industries has designated 
     August 8, 2009, as ``National Marina Day'', to increase 
     awareness among citizens, policymakers, and elected officials 
     about the many contributions that marinas make to their 
     communities: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates August 8, 2009, as ``National Marina Day'';
       (2) supports the goals of ``National Marina Day''; and
       (3) urges that all marinas continue to provide 
     environmentally-friendly gateways to boating for all the 
     people of the United States.

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