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IN SCR0045
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor to declare September 7, 2019 as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Indiana, commemorating the anniversary of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada
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Great Lakes system holds 21% of the world's surface freshwater, provides drinking water to over 48 million people, and supplies 56 billion gallons daily for municipal, agricultural, and industrial use
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Lake Michigan's waterborne shipping industry contributes $14 billion annually to Indiana's economy and supports over 100,000 jobs
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Commercial and sport fishery industry generates nearly $400 million annually, while recreational boating contributes over $2 billion to Indiana's economy
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Indiana Dunes National Park receives 2 million annual visitors and Indiana Dunes State Park receives 1.2 million visitors, generating significant tourism revenue
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River's contributions to Indiana and urging the Governor to declare September 7, 2019, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Indiana.
Last Action
Referred to the House
3/14/2019