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 laws allocate funds from federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment to support wildlife restoration projects, benefiting various state initiatives, including land acquisition and habitat construction.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these funding mechanisms in promoting conservation efforts and highlights specific regional initiatives, such as the New England Fishery Resources Restoration Act, 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 state and federal officials, reinforcing the commitment to ongoing conservation efforts.