The resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which was established following the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 and later expanded by the Wallop Breaux amendment in 1984. It acknowledges the historical role of hunters and anglers as early conservationists who recognized the need to protect America's natural resources from overharvesting and habitat destruction. The resolution highlights the importance of state agencies in managing fish populations and the collaborative efforts of anglers, the sportfishing industry, and government entities in funding conservation through excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the significant financial contributions of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which, along with fishing license fees, has provided over $78 billion to state fish and wildlife agencies since 1939. This funding has established a successful model for fisheries management in the U.S., leading to the restoration and enhancement of fish populations. The resolution concludes by recognizing the collective efforts of anglers, boaters, the sportfishing industry, and conservation agencies in achieving the current abundance of fish and aquatic resources.