IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1354 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2010 Mr. Davis of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Honoring the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the occasion of its 80th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Amazon Rising exhibit.

Whereas, on May 30, 2010, the venerable John G. Shedd Aquarium will celebrate its 80th anniversary as one of the most respected cultural, conservation, and educational institutions in Chicago, Illinois; Whereas the John G. Shedd Aquarium has welcomed 100,000,000 guests since opening its doors in 1930, making it one of Chicago’s most visited cultural attractions and a landmark icon; Whereas, on June 17, 2010, the John G. Shedd Aquarium will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its award-winning “Amazon Rising” exhibit, which connects guests to South America’s Amazon River flood plain ecosystem, its animals, and inhabitants; Whereas the John G. Shedd Aquarium meticulously cares for more than 32,000 animals and over 1,500 species; and Whereas for 80 years, the John G. Shedd Aquarium has educated the children of the United States, protected and preserved the environment, attracted people from around the world to visit the City of Chicago, and has contributed greatly to Chicago’s strong economy and job opportunity: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the tremendous contributions the John G. Shedd Aquarium has made to the State of Illinois as a distinguished cultural, scientific, conservation, and educational institution, as well as an economic engine for the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the region.