[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17794]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                SUPPORTING GOALS OF NATIONAL MARINA DAY

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                               speech of

                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 
647, which expresses Congress's support of the goals of National Marina 
Day.
  I would also like to recognize Mr. Marshall Funk of Marinas 
International for his work with Pier 121 Marina on Lake Lewisville, 
Scott's Landing Marina and Silver Lake Marina in Grapevine, and Twin 
Coves Marina in Flower Mound, located in my Congressional District.
  National Marina Day will be celebrated this year on August 14. This 
annual celebration promotes the United States' marinas and recognizes 
the importance of marinas across the country. National Marina Day 
focuses on two central themes: the important role that marinas play as 
family-friendly and environmentally-friendly gateways to the water.
  There are more than 12,000 marinas nationwide, which employ over 
140,000 people. Marinas provide the public with a safe way to enjoy 
outdoor activities like sailing, cruising, and fishing.
  I've spent many enjoyable hours boating with my family and, as a 
member of the Congressional Boating Caucus, I am glad to support House 
Resolution 647.

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