IV 

110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1385 

Expressing support for the designation of National Marina Day to honor 

America’s marinas for their many contributions to their local communities and create awareness amongst citizens, policymakers, elected officials, and employees of the overall contributions of marinas to their 

well-being. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 29, 2008 

Mrs. MILLER of Michigan (for herself, Mr. LATOURETTE, and Mr. 

LOBIONDO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of National Marina 

Day to honor America’s marinas for their many contributions to their local communities and create awareness 

amongst citizens, policymakers, elected officials, and employees of the overall contributions of marinas to their 

well-being. 

Whereas we, the citizens of the United States, place a high 

value on our recreation time and our ability to access one 

of our country’s greatest natural resources: its waterways; 

Whereas in 1928, the word ‘‘marina’’ was used for the very 

first time by the National Association of Engine and 


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Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; 

Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 recreational boating facilities that contribute substantially to 

their local communities by providing safe, reliable gateways to boating for members of their communities and 

welcomed guests; 

Whereas America’s marinas establish a unique identity for 

waterfront communities and promote a high quality of 

life for its residents; 

Whereas America’s marinas play an integral role in the boating and recreation community by providing local knowledge, boat storage, washing and repair facilities, refueling 

stations, and a sheltered refuge from the elements; 

Whereas America’s marinas encourage the development of 

businesses and restaurants to supplement the marina, 

thereby bringing vital economic activity to the region; 

Whereas America’s marinas play a critical role in the defense 

of our Nation by partnering with the Coast Guard to 

search for suspicious activity along our oceanic borders; 

Whereas America’s marinas also serve as stewards of the environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding 

waterways not only for the enjoyment of this generation, 

but for generations to come; 

Whereas America’s marinas also provide their communities 

and visitors a place where the 73,000,000 boating enthusiasts, their friends, and their families can spend time together for recreation and relaxation; 

Whereas the United States’ marinas will continue to provide 

environmentally-friendly gateways to boating for the citizens of, and the visitors to, our great Nation; and 


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Whereas August 9, 2008, would be an appropriate day to 

designate as National Marina Day: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) commemorates the marinas of the United 

3 States for providing environmentally-friendly gate4 ways to boating for the citizens of, and visitors to, 

5 the United States; and 

6 (2) expresses support for the designation of a 

7 National Marina Day in order to— 

8 (A) honor the marinas of the United 

9 States for their many contributions to their 

10 local communities; and 

11 (B) make citizens, policy makers, elected 

12 officials, and employees more aware of the over13 all contributions marinas make to their well14 being. 

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