The resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which is a crucial component of the American system of conservation funding. It acknowledges the historical role of hunters and anglers as early conservationists who recognized the need to protect natural resources from unregulated harvesting and habitat destruction. The resolution highlights the establishment of state agencies to manage fish and wildlife, the implementation of special fishing and hunting license fees, and the introduction of excise taxes on fishing equipment to support restoration efforts.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the collaborative efforts between the sportfishing industry, anglers, boaters, and state and federal agencies, which have led to successful fisheries management and the restoration of fish populations across the United States. It notes that since 1939, the combined contributions from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs and license fees have exceeded $78 billion, marking it as the most significant conservation effort in American history. The Senate expresses gratitude to all stakeholders involved in these efforts and directs the Clerk to disseminate the resolution to relevant parties to raise awareness of their contributions to the nation's fisheries and aquatic resources.