[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 845 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 845

     Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 5, 2007

Mr. Hastings of Florida (for himself, Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, 
Mr. Klein of Florida, Mr. Mahoney of Florida, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Mack, Mr. 
    Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Ms. Wasserman 
 Schultz, Ms. Castor, Mr. Boyd of Florida, Mr. Keller of Florida, Ms. 
Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Mica, Mr. Meek of Florida, Mr. Buchanan, 
and Mr. Putnam) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee 
 on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.

Whereas Everglades National Park will celebrate its 60th anniversary on December 
        6, 2007;
Whereas when President Harry S. Truman dedicated Everglades National Park on 
        December 6, 1947, he stated: ``Here is land, tranquil in its quiet 
        beauty, serving not as the source of water, but as the last receiver of 
        it. To its natural abundance we owe the spectacular plant and animal 
        life that distinguishes this place from all others in our country'';
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas gave the Everglades the name ``River of Grass'' 
        stating, ``There are no other Everglades in the world'';
Whereas Everglades National Park has been designated an International Biosphere 
        Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International 
        Importance, in recognition of its significance to all the people of the 
        world;
Whereas the Everglades ecosystem encompasses 3,000,000 acres of wetlands and is 
        the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States featuring slow-
        moving freshwater that flows south from Lake Okeechobee through sawgrass 
        and tree islands to the mangroves and seagrasses of Florida Bay;
Whereas Everglades National Park is home to rare and endangered species, such as 
        the American crocodile, the Florida panther, and the Western Indian 
        manatee and more than 350 species of birds, including the Great Egret, 
        Wood Stork, Swallow-tailed Kite, and Roseate Spoonbill;
Whereas the greater Everglades ecosystem is also an international center for 
        business, agriculture, and tourism, with a rapidly growing population of 
        varied ethnic, economic, and social values, all of which are dependent 
        on a fully functioning ecosystem for an adequate freshwater supply, a 
        healthy and sustainable economy, and overall quality of life;
Whereas Everglades National Park is the subject of the most extensive ecosystem 
        restoration plan in the history of mankind, the Comprehensive Everglades 
        Restoration Plan; and
Whereas this restoration plan must succeed in order for the treasures of 
        Everglades National Park to be passed on to our children and 
        grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of Everglades National 
        Park; and
            (2) dedicates itself to the success of the Comprehensive 
        Everglades Restoration Plan.
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