[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 301 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 301

  Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            November 8, 2005

   Mr. Chafee (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Ms. Snowe, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. 
 Carper, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Kerry, 
 Mr. Feingold, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Clinton, 
 Ms. Collins, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
Bond, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Vitter) submitted the following resolution; 
  which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

Whereas the welfare of the citizens of the United States is greatly enriched by 
        the purposeful endeavors of individuals and organizations committed to 
        the preservation and protection of our environment, and the enhancement 
        of, and appreciation for, our natural surroundings;
Whereas the National Audubon Society, the Nation's largest bird conservation 
        organization, is celebrating its Centennial year in 2005, having been 
        incorporated on January 5, 1905, by dedicated women and men eager to 
        save from extinction the Great Egret and other bird species killed for 
        their feathers to support the fashion industry;
Whereas it is the intent of the Senate to recognize and pay tribute to the 
        National Audubon Society upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary;
Whereas the founders of the National Audubon Society withstood violence and 
        opposition to organize one of the longest-lived and most successful 
        conservation groups in the United States, dedicated to the protection of 
        birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through advocacy of 
        environmental policy and education based on sound science;
Whereas the dedicated efforts of Audubon volunteers, members, and staff in 
        support of landmark bird protection legislation have aided in the rescue 
        efforts of the following species from the threat of extinction: Bald 
        Eagles, Egrets, Ibis, Herons, Flamingos, Whooping Cranes, Peregrine 
        Falcons, Brown Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Atlantic Puffins, and 
        Condors;
Whereas the National Audubon Society lent critical support to the protection of 
        wildlife habitats through the passage of legislation, such as the Alaska 
        National Interest Lands Conservation Act and the Act popularly known as 
        the Everglades Restoration Act, the identification of 1,800 habitats 
        critical to the survival of bird species through Audubon's Important 
        Bird Areas Program, and the establishment of private bird sanctuaries;
Whereas the National Audubon Society played a critical role in the establishment 
        of the Nation's first wildlife refuge, Florida's Pelican Island, in 
        1903, and the subsequent protection of Pelican Island and other refuge 
        areas in the National Wildlife Refuge system;
Whereas birds are excellent indicators of environmental health, as impacted by 
        such factors as pollution, climate change, toxins, and habitat loss, as 
        well as our own long-term well being, and it is in our best interest to 
        heed such indicators, which may ultimately affect human populations; and
Whereas recognizing that the national network of community-based nature centers 
        and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy of the 
        National Audubon Society, engages millions of people of all ages and 
        backgrounds in positive conservation experiences, and are integral to 
        maintaining the health and beauty of the United States: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National 
        Audubon Society;
            (2) congratulates the National Audubon Society on this 
        milestone; and
            (3) encourages the National Audubon Society to continue its 
        important work to ensure that the next 100 years of 
        conservation are a success.
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