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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 393 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 393

 Designating September 25, 2025, as ``National Lobster Day''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 September 16, 2025

 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Collins, Mr. Murphy, Mr. 
 Whitehouse, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. 
 Markey) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
 agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating September 25, 2025, as ``National Lobster Day''.

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the 
 United States for centuries;
Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from 
 catching, processing, or serving lobsters;
Whereas lobster is a prized and versatile seafood delicacy, celebrated for its 
 unique flavor, tender texture, and ability to enhance a diverse range of 
 culinary creations, from classic dishes to innovative new recipes;
Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many 
 harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their 
 entire working lives;
Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more 
 than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine 
 environment;
Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, 
 and more people are enjoying lobster at home;
Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at 
 the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a 
 mainstay during many other holiday traditions;
Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to 
 help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, 
 which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater;
Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster 
 at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international 
 leaders;
Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated 
 fat and high in vitamin B12;
Whereas lobster is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart 
 health and preventing heart disease, lowering blood pressure, and 
 improving the overall function of blood vessels;
Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late 
 summer;
Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in 
 recognition of the popularity of the species around the world;
Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the 
 world for hundreds of years;
Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports 
 teams;
Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, 
 including skincare, fertilizer, robotics, and biodegradable golf balls;
Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls, grilled 
 lobster tails, and lobster bakes to celebrate summer, from beaches to 
 backyards and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks;
Whereas lobster is a cornerstone of New England's cultural identity, serving as 
 a major tourist attraction and boost to the region's economy; and
Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the 
 United States, and in kitchens across the United States, bringing 
 families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates September 25, 2025, as ``National Lobster 
 Day''; and

    (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
 the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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