Legislative Record
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
11th Legislative Day
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SPORTING CAMPS,
THEIR HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF MAINE
AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIES
WHEREAS, sporting camps have operated in Maine for over 115 years, offering unique experiences in the Maine woods; and
WHEREAS, the Maine woods and the tradition of outdoor recreation are a strong part of Maine’s cultural heritage and identity; and
WHEREAS, in these times of change and hectic lifestyles, opportunities to relax and commune with nature are scarce and the need to renew one’s spirit is vital; and
WHEREAS, sporting camps continue to provide respite to thousands of people each year; and
WHEREAS, sporting camp owners and employees, in offering hospitality and providing stewardship of Maine’s natural resources, have introduced sportsmen, families and outdoor enthusiasts to Maine over several generations; and
WHEREAS, the continued operation of sporting camps contributes not only to local and regional economies, but also benefits the tourism industry throughout the State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twentieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, take this occasion to recognize sporting camps as an integral part of Maine’s cultural heritage, to commend the sporting camp owners of Maine for their contribution to our State and to extend our sincere hopes that the owners of land on which sporting camps are located or abutting lands continue to respect the tradition of sporting camps and that the sporting camps in existence today thrive throughout the 21st century; and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Sporting Camp Association on behalf of the people of the State of Maine.
