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Week Ending June 29, 2007

H.RES.505 Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States.
 

The boating community in the US includes 73 million individuals and generates $39 billion annually. 380,000 Americans work in the business.

The industry is served by 1,400 boat builders.

July 1, 2007 is to be established as national Boating Day

Sponsor:  Rep. Ron Klein (D-FL-22^nd)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote June 25, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas the boating community in the United States includes over 73,000,000 individuals, generates more than $39,000,000,000 annually in the United States economy, and provides jobs for 380,000 citizens of the United States;

Whereas boaters often serve as stewards of the marine environment of the United States, educating future generations of the value of these resources, and preserving such resources for such generations' enjoyment;

Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active boat builders in the United States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States;

Whereas boating, as an activity, provides opportunities for families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic performance of those who participate; and

Whereas, July 1, 2007, would be an appropriate day to establish as National Boating Day: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--

(1) the recreational boating community and the boating industry of the United States should be commended for their innumerable contributions to the economy of the United States, the well-being of United States citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of the marine resources of the United States; and

(2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Boating Day with appropriate programs and activities.

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