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House Calendar No. 66 

111TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 410 

[Report No. 111–142] 

Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community 

and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence 

of the United States. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MAY 6, 2009 

Mr. KLEIN of Florida (for himself, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

JUNE 8, 2009 

Additional sponsors: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. ARCURI, Ms. BORDALLO, 

Mr. JONES, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. COBLE, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. 

ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MACK, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. MCDERMOTT, 

Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of 

Florida, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. PAUL, and Mr. PENCE

JUNE 8, 2009 

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational 

boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States. 


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Whereas the boating community in the United States includes over 59,000,000 individuals, generates more than 

$33,000,000,000 annually in the United States economy, 

and provides jobs for 337,000 citizens of the United 

States who earn wages totaling $10,400,000,000 annually; 

Whereas boaters often serve as stewards of the marine environment of the United States, educating future generations of the value of these resources, and preserving such 

resources for such generations’ enjoyment; 

Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active boat builders 

in the United States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States; 

Whereas boating, as an activity, provides opportunities for 

families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has 

a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic 

performance of those who participate; and 

Whereas, July 1, 2009, would be an appropriate day to establish as National Boating Day: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep2 resentatives that— 

3 (1) the recreational boating community and the 

4 boating industry of the United States should be 

5 commended for their numerous contributions to the 

6 economy of the United States, the well-being of 

7 United States citizens, and responsible environ8 mental stewardship of the marine resources of the 

9 United States; and 


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1 (2) the President should issue a proclamation 

2 calling on the people of the United States to observe 

3 National Boating Day with appropriate programs 

4 and activities that emphasize family involvement and 

5 provide an opportunity to promote the boating in6 dustry. 


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House Calendar No. 66 

111TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 410 

[Report No. 111–142] 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recof the United States. dustry to the continuing prosperity and affluence reational boating community and the boating inJUNE 8, 2009 

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 

printed 


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