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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1385 Introduced in House (IH)]

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.

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                    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

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                               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 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
Whereas August 9, 2008, would be an appropriate day to designate as National 
        Marina Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the marinas of the United States for 
        providing environmentally-friendly gateways to boating for the 
        citizens of, and visitors to, the United States; and
            (2) expresses support for the designation of a National 
        Marina Day in order to--
                    (A) honor the marinas of the United States for 
                their many contributions to their local communities; 
                and
                    (B) make citizens, policy makers, elected 
                officials, and employees more aware of the overall 
                contributions marinas make to their well-being.
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