The Senate concurrent resolution No. R-118 acknowledges the achievements of the American System of Conservation Funding and marks the 75th anniversary of federal sport fish restoration legislation. This system, which primarily relies on fees from recreational sporting licenses, has been bolstered by significant federal acts such as the Pittman-Robertson Act and the Dingell-Johnson Act. These acts allocate funds generated from federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment to support wildlife restoration projects, including land acquisition and habitat construction, particularly benefiting states in New England.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these funding mechanisms in promoting conservation efforts and highlights specific initiatives, such as the New England Fishery Resources Restoration Act of 1990, which aims to enhance the restoration of Atlantic salmon and other fishery resources. In recognition of these contributions, the resolution calls for the Secretary of State to distribute copies to relevant officials, including the Vermont Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife and the Vermont Congressional Delegation, to further acknowledge the significance of these conservation efforts.