A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 659 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 659

   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach 
                       Preservation Association.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 23, 2026

 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach 
                       Preservation Association.

Whereas the year 2026 marks the centennial of the American Shore and Beach 
        Preservation Association (in this preamble referred to as the 
        ``Association''), which has for a century advanced a science-guided 
        commitment to coastal restoration and protection;
Whereas, in 1926, the Association's visionary leaders sought to establish 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 idealist and lover of 
        Nature and the economist can arrive at a mutual understanding; where 
        landscape artist and philanthropist can find an outlet for their 
        activities,'' thereby fostering collaboration and innovation for coastal 
        stewardship;
Whereas the critical issues of shore and beach preservation, which promote 
        community protection, a strong economy, ecological health, and 
        recreation, remain as vital in 2026 as they were at the time of the 
        Association's founding;
Whereas United States coastal communities and natural resources have benefitted 
        from the Association's work in translating coastal science and 
        engineering, guiding policy, and advocating for resilient shores and 
        beaches over the past century; and
Whereas, in 2026, the Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 
        American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (in this 
        resolution referred to as the ``Association'');
            (2) commemorates the centennial of the Association, 
        honoring a century of shore and beach preservation and 
        progress; and
            (3) congratulates the leaders and members of the 
        Association on a century of dedication to the shores and 
        beaches of the United States and recognizes the enduring 
        importance of its mission.
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