Bill Text: MI HR0313 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare June 4-11, 2022, as Boating and Fishing Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-6)
Status: (Passed) 2022-06-09 - Adopted [HR0313 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0313-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.313
Reps. Roth, Allor, Rogers, Markkanen, Borton, Cherry, Maddock, Bezotte, Garza, Glanville, Haadsma, Hood, Morse, Sabo, Sneller, Steenland and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare June 4-11, 2022, as Boating and Fishing Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 800,000 registered boats and an estimated 600,000 non-registered canoes and kayaks. Michigan is also home to an estimated 4 million boating enthusiasts, and
Whereas, Michigan ranks third nationally in boating registration and ranks as the third largest boating market in the country; and
Whereas, Recreational boating has an annual $7.8 billion impact on the state’s economy and the boating industry provides more than 58,000 jobs in Michigan; and
Whereas, In Michigan, recreational boaters are never farther than 6 miles from a lake or stream. Michigan has 11,037 inland lakes and ponds and 36,350 miles of rivers and streams; and
Whereas, Michigan has 1,300 public access sites, more than 1000 marinas, and 80 Harbors of Refuge available for boaters to launch and or store their vessels; and
Whereas, Michigan has 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline which exceeds that of the United States Atlantic general coastline of 2,069 miles; and
Whereas, Michigan’s Harbors program provides that boaters are never more than 30 miles from a safe harbor when boating Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline; and
Whereas, Michigan’s varied water surfaces are home to 154 species of fish which enhance the incredible range of freshwater boating experiences for all types and sizes of recreational watercraft; and
Whereas, Fifty percent of all boating activity is fishing-related. Boating and fishing are recreational activities open to individuals of any age and agility; and
Whereas, Boating and fishing offer a safe, outdoor, recreational opportunity to commune with nature, destress, and spend quality time with friends and family making memories that last a lifetime; and
Whereas, Michigan Boating and Fishing Week is an opportunity for government to join forces with recreational boating associations, businesses, manufacturers, groups, organizations, clubs and citizens to promote boating and the abundance of freshwater resources Michigan has to offer its citizens and visitors; and
Whereas, 2022 celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Waterways Commission and is to be honored by celebrating the deep connection between Michigan’s maritime history and a commitment to the sustainability of the natural resources now and into the future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 4–11, 2022, as Boating and Fishing Week in the state of Michigan.
