III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2005 Mr. Cochran (for himself, Mrs. Lincoln, and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005–2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.

Whereas the 2005–2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, popularly known as the Duck Stamp, marks the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission’s 72nd anniversary; Whereas June 30, 2005, will be the first day of sale for the 2005–2006 Duck Stamp; Whereas the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission was created by Congress in 1929 to consider and approve any areas of land or water recommended by the Secretary of the Interior for purchase or rental by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act, and to consider the establishment of new waterfowl refuges; Whereas the Waterfowl Population Survey, operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005 and is featured on the 2005–2006 Duck Stamp; and Whereas since its inception in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp Program has raised over $700,000,000 through the sale of Duck Stamps to hunters, stamp collectors, and conservationists to help purchase 5,200,000 acres of wetlands habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)recognizes the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005–2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp; (2)expresses strong support for the continued success of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp; (3)encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in its efforts to broaden understanding of, and appreciation for, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and the National Wildlife Refuge System by increasing partnerships on behalf of the National Wildlife Refuge System that will contribute to increased growth and development of the system; and (4)reaffirms its commitment to the National Wildlife Refuge System and the conservation of the rich natural heritage of the United States.