IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 324 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 22, 2013, 
through September 28, 2013, as ‘‘National Marine Technology Week’’ 
to recognize the important contributions that marine technology has 
made to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2013 
Mr. FARR (for himself and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 
22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, as ‘‘National 
Marine Technology Week’’ to recognize the important 
contributions that marine technology has made to the 
United States. 
Whereas 50 years of marine technology have benefitted the 
economy and the environment of the United States; 
Whereas ocean exploration by scientists and engineers has 
taken them to the greatest depths of the sea and to ar-
cheological sites; 
Whereas underwater technologies, such as remotely operated 
vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and manned 
submersibles, have led to the discovery of many historic 
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shipwrecks, including that of the RMS Titanic, the Bis-
marck, USS Yorktown, and the SS Cental America; 
Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited 
with reducing the negative economic and infrastructural 
effects and loss of life caused by storms; 
Whereas the advancement of marine technologies has pro-
vided significant improvements in the mitigation of envi-
ronmental and natural disasters; 
Whereas the advancement of marine technologies in fisheries 
has improved the economy, the environment, and the way 
of life for many individuals in several regions of the 
United States; 
Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited 
with detecting ocean pollution, including debris items and 
other obstructions on the seafloor, that may be hazardous 
for shipping and seafloor installations; 
Whereas the marine technology industry improves the tech-
nologies used in the development of energy and renewable 
energy from ocean waves, tides, off-shore wind, minerals, 
salinity, petroleum, and natural gas; 
Whereas the technological achievements of the marine sci-
entists and engineers working for Federal agencies, pri-
vate maritime industries, and nonprofit organizations 
have set enviable standards for the world in commercial 
endeavors, policy, and innovation; 
Whereas there exist in the United States numerous inter-
nationally recognized centers of excellence in the aca-
demic pursuit of marine science and engineering; 
Whereas the use of marine technology for education in the 
classroom contributes to teaching middle school students, 
high school students, and students at institutions of high-
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er education the value of ocean-related careers and has 
improved science, technology, engineering, and math 
skills of such students; and 
Whereas September 22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, 
would be an appropriate week to designate as ‘‘National 
Marine Technology Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Ma-
rine Technology Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the important contributions that 
marine technology has made to the United States; 
and 
(3) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘National Marine Technology Week’’ with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Æ 
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