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House committee hears bill to designate Harrison Township 'Boat Town USA'
Summary
Representative St. Germain presented House Bill 4010 to designate Harrison Township as the state's 'Boat Town USA' symbol; members asked whether the measure should be a resolution, whether it sets a precedent and whether the 'USA' phrasing has legal effect; multiple local officials and industry groups submitted support.
The committee heard House Bill 4010, sponsored by Representative St. Germain, which would officially designate Harrison Township in Macomb County as the state's "Boat Town USA." The sponsor said the designation would promote Michigan's boating industry and tourism.
St. Germain said Harrison Township has used the "Boat Town USA" nickname locally for decades and presented statistics intended to show the area's boating concentration: "Within the township, there are 50 plus miles of coastline and canals, 4 public boat launches, 26 marinas, 8,000 boat…
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