WHEREAS, for over 100 million Americans, boating continues to be a popular recreational activity. From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, people are taking to the water and enjoying time together boating, sailing, paddling and fishing. During National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard and its federal, state, and local safe boating partners encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy America’s beautiful waters responsibly; and, 

WHEREAS, the safety and security of the citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands and surrounding areas are vitally important; and

WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which it fall as Police Week; and