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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The citizens of Illinois place a high value on our

3 recreation time and our ability to access one of America's

4 greatest natural resources, its waterways; and

5 WHEREAS, In 1928 the word "marina" was used for the very

6 first time by the National Association of Engine and Boat

7 Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; and

8 WHEREAS, Illinois is home to over 170 recreational boating

9 facilities that contribute substantially to communities of

10 this State by providing a safe, reliable gateway to boating for

11 members of the communities and their welcomed guests; and

12 WHEREAS, Illinois marinas also serve as stewards of the

13 environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding

14 waterways not only for the enjoyment of this generation, but

15 for generations to come; and

16 WHEREAS, Illinois marinas also provide Illinois

17 communities and visitors to the State of Illinois a place where

18 friends and families, united by a passion for the water, can

19 come together for recreation, rest, and relaxation; therefore,

20 be it

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1 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

2 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that

3 Illinois marinas will continue to provide an environmentally

4 friendly gateway to boating for the citizens of this State and

5 visitors to this State; and be it further

6 RESOLVED, That August 11, 2007 be designated the sixth

7 annual National Marina Day in order to honor Illinois' marinas

8 for contributions made to the State's communities and to make

9 citizens, policy makers, and employees more aware of the

10 contributions made to Illinois communities by Illinois'

11 marinas; and be it further

12 RESOLVED, That our State join hands with other states and

13 thousands of other waterfront communities all across the United

14 States in celebrating this day.