[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 351--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, AS ``NATIONAL 
                             LOBSTER DAY''

  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:

       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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