Encouraging the people of the United States to observe "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 114-hres-839
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2016-07-21
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Food industry and services

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Seafood
Latest action: action_date: 2016-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-07-21
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Encourages the United States to observe September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2016 Mr. Poliquin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Encouraging the people of the United States to observe National Lobster Day .

Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy, and should be so recognized on September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day ; Whereas lobster fishing 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 lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster is caught each year in the waters of the United States, representing one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having more than doubled since 2009; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobster is an excellent source of lean protein and is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; Whereas the White House proudly served lobster at the State Dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping on National Lobster Day in 2015; Whereas, on September 24, 2015, steamed lobster was prepared for the visit by Pope Francis to New York; Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants; and Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.