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This resolution commemorates "Quahog Week 2025" from May 11-17, recognizing the significant economic and cultural importance of the quahog (a type of clam) fishery in Rhode Island. The resolution highlights that the state's seafood sector contributes nearly 4,300 jobs and $420 million annually, with the quahog fishery being particularly crucial, involving over 500 independent owner/operators who harvest approximately 397,000 meat pounds from Narragansett Bay and coastal waters in 2022. The Rhode Island House of Representatives officially recognizes the 8th annual Quahog Week, celebrates the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and Shellfishermen's Association, and encourages all Rhode Islanders to support the local seafood industry by participating in events and enjoying fresh quahogs. The resolution also notes recent water quality improvements that have opened 1,908 acres of new shellfishing waters, providing growth opportunities for the fishery. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the relevant seafood organizations.

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