Title: A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
This resolution designates September 25, 2021, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 335 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 335

      Designating September 25, 2021, as ``National Lobster Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 3, 2021

 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. 
  Shaheen, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Markey, Mr. Reed, Ms. Hassan, and Ms. 
 Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Designating September 25, 2021, as ``National Lobster Day''.

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the 
        United States for centuries;
Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from 
        catching, processing, or serving lobsters;
Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many 
        harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their 
        entire working lives;
Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at 
        the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a 
        mainstay during many other holiday traditions;
Whereas responsible resource management practices beginning in the 1600s have 
        created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world;
Whereas, throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster 
        at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international 
        leaders;
Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated 
        fat and high in vitamin B12;
Whereas lobster is enjoyed across meals and in recent years has become a popular 
        breakfast offering;
Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into trending recipes such as pho, 
        gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, and ice cream;
Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late 
        summer;
Whereas harvesters, dealers, processors, and cooks adapted and innovated during 
        the COVID-19 pandemic to help people enjoy their favorite lobster dishes 
        and discover new ones in the comfort of their homes;
Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in 
        recognition of the popularity of the species around the world;
Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the 
        world for hundreds of years;
Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports 
        teams;
Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the plate, including 
        skincare and fertilizers;
Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate 
        summer, from beaches to backyards and from fine-dining restaurants to 
        lobster shacks; and
Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the 
        United States and in kitchens across the United States as well, bringing 
        families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 25, 2021, as ``National Lobster 
        Day''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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