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House sponsor seeks official 'Boat Town USA' designation for Harrison Township; committee hears local support
Summary
Representative Saint Germain presented House Bill 4010 to designate Harrison Township as the state’s 'Boat Town USA' symbol; supporters emphasized tourism and marine businesses, while colleagues questioned whether a bill or resolution is the correct vehicle and whether the designation sets a precedent.
Representative Saint Germain presented House Bill 4010 to the committee, asking members to designate Macomb County’s Harrison Township as the state symbol "Boat Town USA" in order to promote boating, tourism and the marine economy.
"Designating Harrison Township as the state symbol of Boat Town USA is long overdue," Saint Germain told the panel, citing local marine businesses, marinas and annual boating events on Lake St. Clair.
Saint Germain provided several figures in support of the designation, as presented to the committee record: more than 50 miles of coastline and canals within the…
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