H.Con.Res. 202 · 108th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a National Oceans Week.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Greenwood
- Introduced
- 2003-06-03
- Latest action
- 2003-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the ocean is of paramount importance to the economic future, environmental quality, and national security of the United States; (2) the United States has a responsibility to exercise and promote comprehensive stewardship and understanding of the ocean and the living marine resources it contains; and (3) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe a National Oceans Week with appropriate recognition, programs, ceremonies, and activities to further ocean literacy, education, and exploration.