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House
Resolution 62
By:
Representative Day of the
163rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and congratulating the
association on this, its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in the spring of 1926, the National Research Council Committee on Shoreline
Investigation met in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and the governor of New Jersey
invited the governors of the Gulf and Atlantic states to attend this shoreline
investigation meeting; and
WHEREAS,
85 delegates recommended that an association be formed for the concerted and
cooperative attack on problems of mutual interest for the preservation of
America´s coasts; and
WHEREAS,
based on this recommendation, the American Shore and Beach Preservation
Association was formed to serve as a forum "where the novice and he who has long
wrestled with these problems can seek more light; where the man of science and
the statesman can exchange ideas and collaborate together; where the idealist
and lover of Nature and the economist can arrive at a mutual understanding;
[and,] where landscape artist and philanthropist can find an outlet for their
activities"; and
WHEREAS,
the association was formed to address not only issues of concern for the
founders but for generations yet unborn; and
WHEREAS,
the issues of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association—the
health and physical well-being of the people of this nation and the economic
development and preservation of our coasts and shorelines to aid in placing
their benefits within the reach of the largest possible number of our people in
accordance with the ideals of a democratic nation—are as important today
as they were in 1926 when the association was founded; and
WHEREAS,
the association has worked at length with leaders in the community for the
betterment of American coastlines and the preservation of our beaches to provide
sustainable storm protection; and
WHEREAS,
because of the foresight of this association more than 80 years ago and its
continuing leadership and hard work today on matters concerning coastal science
and coastal policy, it is only fitting and proper that this outstanding
organization be recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association on
its 80th anniversary and commend the association for its foresight and
continuing efforts for the protection of coastal areas.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby endorses the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association´s original ideals that "our coasts and the shores
of our lakes and rivers constitute important assets for promoting the health and
physical well-being of the people of this nation."
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to
transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association.