Expresses support for the designation of Great Lakes Week and commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved and protected through programs such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 868 Introduced in House (IH)]
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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 868
Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2,
2018, as ``Great Lakes Week''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 3, 2018
Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr.
Huizenga, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Upton, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr.
Mitchell, Mr. Walberg, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Moore, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Nolan,
Mr. Higgins of New York, Mr. Quigley, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Visclosky,
Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Collins of New York) 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 May 27, 2018, through June 2,
2018, as ``Great Lakes Week''.
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 lynch, 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, wonder, and recreation
through swimming, hiking, picnics, boating, fishing, hunting, and
wildlife watching;
Whereas the Great Lakes region is currently home to 27 million people and has
been the ancestral home for Native American Tribes for nearly 10,000
years;
Whereas the Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, with
over 20 percent of the world's fresh water supply, providing drinking
water for over 40 million people and 56 billion gallons of water a day
for municipal, industrial, and agricultural use;
Whereas the Great Lakes are vital for the region's economy, attracting tourism
and providing transportation for goods;
Whereas the Great Lakes region's environment and economy depend on the health
and well-being of the Great Lakes; and
Whereas the Great Lakes are an essential part of the heritage of the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Great Lakes Week'';
(2) recognizes the contribution of the Great Lakes to the
way of life of people in the United States; and
(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.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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