MS SC557

Proclaims 2021 as "The Year to Embrace the Gulf" to recognize the Gulf of Mexico's importance to the nation.

Acknowledges the Gulf of Mexico's contributions to the nation's economy, security, energy production, environment, heritage, and diversity.

Recognizes the Gulf's watershed covers more than half the continental United States and supports commercial fishing, recreational activities, and wildlife habitat.

Notes Gulf Coast tourism generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually and the region's economy would rank among the top 10 worldwide if it were a country.

Encourages Mississippi citizens to commemorate the observance beginning January 1, 2021.