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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 186 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in 

American culture. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

FEBRUARY 16, 2007 

Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mrs. CAPPS, and 

Mr. JONES of North Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which 

was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches 

Week and recognizing the considerable value of American 

beaches and their role in American culture. 

Whereas coastal areas produce 85 percent of all United 

States tourism dollars and are the leading tourism destination in America; 

Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that over 50 percent of the population of the 

United States lives in coastal counties; 

Whereas according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration, the beaches in these coastal counties provide recreational opportunities for numerous Americans 

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ists, make almost 2 billion trips to the beach each year 

to fish, sunbathe, boat, swim, surf, and bird-watch; 

Whereas according to the Army Corps of Engineers, United 

States beaches are a critical driver of the American economy and its competitiveness in the global economy; 

Whereas beaches represent a critical part of our natural heritage and a beautiful part of the American landscape; 

Whereas beaches are sensitive ecosystems, susceptible to degradation and alteration from pollution, sea level rise, natural forces, untreated sewage, and improper use; 

Whereas members of the government, the private sector, and 

nongovernmental organizations, along with citizen volunteers, have worked diligently to clean up and protect our 

beaches over the years; 

Whereas according to the United States Geological Survey, 

great strides have been made in understanding the 

science of watersheds and the connections between inland 

areas and coastal waters, and science-based policy should 

be developed that is commensurate with this knowledge; 

and 

Whereas a 7-day week commencing in June, and including 

July 5, will be observed each year as National Clean 

Beaches Week: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals of National 

3 Clean Beaches Week; 

4 (2) recognizes the value of beaches to the Amer5 ican way of life and the important contributions of 


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1 beaches to the economy, recreation, and natural en2 vironment of the United States; 

3 (3) encourages all Americans to work to keep 

4 beaches, which are a critical part of the natural her5 itage of the United States, safe and clean for the 

6 continued enjoyment of the public; 

7 (4) expresses a renewed appreciation for the 

8 beaches of the United States and an invigorated ef9 fort to protect them with updated, integrated policy; 

10 and 

11 (5) encourages individuals to engage in activi12 ties during National Clean Beaches Week to encour13 age stewardship and volunteerism along our coast14 lines. 

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