A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 117-sres-335
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2021-08-03
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Food industry and services

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Seafood
Latest action: action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5706; text: CR S5719-5720)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-08-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2021-08-03
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 335 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 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

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.