Expressing support for the designation of March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 194 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 194

  Expressing support for the designation of March 6, 2025, as ``Great 
                              Lakes Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 5, 2025

  Mr. James (for himself, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Tlaib, Mrs. 
   Dingell, Mr. Moolenaar, and Ms. Scholten) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
                        the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of March 6, 2025, as ``Great 
                              Lakes Day''.

Whereas the Great Lakes consist of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake 
        Ontario, and Lake Superior, and border the States of Michigan, 
        Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New 
        York;
Whereas the Great Lakes watershed provides habitats for numerous fascinating 
        species of wildlife, including moose, Canada lynx, river otter, bald 
        eagle, herring gull, northern harrier, common loon, Kirtland's warbler, 
        ring-necked duck, piping plover, whitefish, walleye, yellow perch, 
        muskellunge, and brook trout;
Whereas the Great Lakes have exceptional surrounding parks, forests, shorelines, 
        and islands, which are a source of enjoyment and wonder, and attract 
        tourism through recreational opportunities, including swimming, hiking, 
        picnics, boating, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching;
Whereas the States bordering the Great Lakes are currently home to 35 million 
        people and have been the ancestral home for Native American Tribes for 
        millennia;
Whereas the Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, with 
        over 90 percent of the United States freshwater supply and over 20 
        percent of the world's freshwater supply, providing drinking water for 
        over 40 million people;
Whereas the Great Lakes are vital for the region's economy, providing 
        transportation for goods and contributing $3.1 trillion in gross 
        domestic product;
Whereas the Great Lakes region employs over 25 million people and supports $1.3 
        trillion in wages;
Whereas the Great Lakes region's environment and economy depend on the health 
        and well-being of the Great Lakes;
Whereas the Great Lakes are an essential part of the heritage of the United 
        States; and
Whereas Lake St. Clair is the ``Heart of the Great Lakes'' because of its 
        location and size, and its contribution to drinking water, recreation, 
        and commerce: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Great Lakes Day'';
            (2) recognizes the contribution of the Great Lakes to the 
        way of life of people in the United States;
            (3) commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved 
        and protected, through programs such as the Great Lakes 
        Restoration Initiative, for this generation and generations to 
        come; and
            (4) calls on all Americans and all levels of government in 
        the United States to take additional actions and accelerate 
        existing efforts to preserve and protect Lake St. Clair as a 
        vital natural resource.
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