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 commu-
nities and create awareness amongst citizens, policymakers, elected offi-
cials, 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 contribu-
tions to their local communities and create awareness 
amongst citizens, policymakers, elected officials, and em-
ployees 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 water-
ways; 
Whereas in 1928, the word ‘‘marina’’ was used for the very 
first time by the National Association of Engine and 
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•HRES 1385 IH 
Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facil-
ity; 
Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 rec-
reational boating facilities that contribute substantially to 
their local communities by providing safe, reliable gate-
ways 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 boat-
ing and recreation community by providing local knowl-
edge, 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 en-
vironment, 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 enthu-
siasts, their friends, and their families can spend time to-
gether for recreation and relaxation; 
Whereas the United States’ marinas will continue to provide 
environmentally-friendly gateways to boating for the citi-
zens of, and the visitors to, our great Nation; and 
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•HRES 1385 IH 
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 gate-
ways 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 over-
all contributions marinas make to their well- 
being. 
Æ 
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