August 5, 2009
Senate recognizes National Marina Day
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution designating August 8 as National Marina Day. This resolution supports the goal of National Marina Day, which is the education of politicians, civic leaders and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment. It also urges America's marinas to continue to serve as environmentally friendly gateways to boating. National Marina Day is produced by the Association of Marina Industries.

The resolution was sponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and co-sponsored by Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS), Russell Feingold (D-WI), James Inhofe (R-OK), Herb Kohl (D-WI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), David Vitter (R-LA) and Jack Reed (D-RI).

National Marina Day is celebrating its eighth year, and marinas around the country are recognizing the day at their facilities by inviting their communities to visit and learn about the industry and the link marinas provide to our waterways. Planned celebrations range from providing handouts on clean water to customers and guests to holding all-day festivals with banquets and fireworks. Click here http://www.marinaassociation.org/nmd/events-list for a list of events.

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