09-R312
2009 -- S 1005
Enacted 06/25/09
S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING
AUGUST 8, 2009 AS "NATIONAL MARINA DAY" IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Senators Paiva-Weed, Felag, C Levesque, and DiPalma
Date Introduced: June 24, 2009
WHEREAS, The State of
Rhode Island places a high value on recreation time and its
ability to access one of
WHEREAS, In 1928, the word "marina" was used for the very
first time by the National
Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define
a recreational boating facility; and
WHEREAS, Conanicut Marine Services serves the community as a steward
of the
environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding
waterways not only for the enjoyment of
this generation, but for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, Conanicut Marine Services provides this community and its
visitors a place
where friends and families, united by a passion for the
water, can come together for recreation,
rest and relaxation; and
WHEREAS, Conanicut Marine Services will continue to provide an
environmentally
friendly gateway to boating for the citizens and visitors to
the year it began operations; and
WHEREAS, It is important to recognize August 8, 2009 as
"National Marina Day" to
recognize and honor Conanicut Marine
Services for its contributions to the community and to
make citizens, policymakers and employees more aware of
its overall contributions to their well-
being; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island an
hereby recognizes August 8, 2009 as "National Marina
Day" in the State of
honor of Conanicut Marine
Services; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Conanicut Marine Services.
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