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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1519 

Congratulating the crew of the Ocean Watch for their remarkable voyage 

around North and South America and recognizing the importance of 

ocean and coastal conservation. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 14, 2010 

Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. FARR, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and 

Mr. BLUMENAUER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the crew of the Ocean Watch for their remarkable voyage around North and South America and 

recognizing the importance of ocean and coastal conservation. 

Whereas, on May 31, 2009, the crew of the sailing ship 

Ocean Watch departed from Seattle, Washington, on its 

Around the Americas voyage, a 28,000 mile journey circumnavigating North and South America with the mission of inspiring, educating, and engaging citizens of 

North and South America to protect the oceans and 

coasts; 

Whereas, on June 17, 2010, after 358 days, the Ocean 

Watch completed its voyage, having made over 31 port 

visits along the coasts of North and South America; 


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Whereas the Around the Americas voyage was conceived 

through the shared vision of David Rockefeller, Jr., and 

Captain Mark Schrader of Stanwood, Washington, who 

enlisted the assistance of Sailors for the Sea, a nonprofit 

organization that encourages sailors to become more active stewards of the world’s oceans; 

Whereas in conjunction with the Applied Physics Laboratory 

and Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and 

Oceans at the University of Washington and the Pacific 

Science Center in Seattle, Washington, the crew obtained 

scientific measurements and data to help enhance educational activities and support the work of several collaborating scientists working on ocean research programs; 

Whereas Around the Americas seeks to raise awareness of 

such critical ocean health issues as polar ice melt, coral 

reef health, ocean acidification, collapsing fisheries, ocean 

debris and pollution, changing sea levels, and coastal erosion; 

Whereas Around the Americas has gained local, national, and 

international media coverage, through which ocean health 

issues have gained increased awareness; 

Whereas the United States has vast ocean coastline totaling 

12,383 miles shared by 24 States; 

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

population lives in coastal counties; and 

Whereas the United States depends on the health of its 

oceans and coasts for a variety of ecological, economic, 

scientific, nutritional, and recreational benefits: Now, 

therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) congratulates the crew of the Ocean Watch 

3 on the completion of their remarkable voyage cir4 cumnavigating North and South America with the 

5 mission of inspiring, educating, and engaging citi6 zens of North and South America on the importance 

7 of protecting the oceans; 

8 (2) supports the goals and mission of Around 

9 the Americas in raising awareness and educating 

10 others about ocean health issues; 

11 (3) recognizes the tremendous impact the 

12 oceans and coasts have on the United States and a 

13 significant portion of its population; 

14 (4) encourages all people of the United States 

15 to remember the important role its oceans and 

16 coasts play and the benefits these natural resources 

17 provide; and 

18 (5) continues to promote scientific research and 

19 educational programs aimed at the preservation of 

20 the oceans and coasts of the United States. 

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