MS HR33

Proclaims 2020 as "The Year to Embrace the Gulf" to recognize the Gulf of Mexico's importance to the nation.

Acknowledges the Gulf of Mexico's economic contributions through seafood industry, tourism (generating hundreds of billions annually), energy production, trade, and defense operations.

Recognizes the Gulf's environmental significance, including its watershed covering more than half the continental United States and the Mississippi River draining one-third of the nation.

Highlights the Gulf Coast's cultural diversity and heritage, representing residents with ancestry from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Encourages Mississippi citizens to observe and commemorate "The Year to Embrace the Gulf" beginning January 1, 2020.