United States SRES 393: A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".

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119TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION S. RES. 393
Designating September 25, 2025, as ‘‘National Lobster Day’’.
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
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 lob-
sters;
Whereas lobster is a prized and versatile seafood delicacy,
celebrated for its unique flavor, tender texture, and abil-
ity 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;
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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 sea-
food 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, in-
cluding through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon diox-
ide 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 es-
sential for heart health and preventing heart disease, low-
ering 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;
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Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mas-
cots 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 res-
taurants 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
(1) designates September 25, 2025, as ‘‘Na-2
tional Lobster Day’’; and 3
(2) encourages the people of the United States 4
to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 5
activities. 6
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