[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 130 (Wednesday, August 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3922]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 742--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2022, AS ``NATIONAL 
                             LOBSTER DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 742

       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 species 
     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 lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the 
     culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizers, 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 as well, bringing families and friends 
     together: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 25, 2022, 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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