[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
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                      TRIBUTE TO EDWARD J. MARUSKA

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 3, 2001

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a good friend and 
distinguished constituent, Edward J. Maruska, who recently stepped down 
as the long-serving Executive Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and 
Botanical Garden. He will be honored on January 12, 2001, by the Board 
of Trustees of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for his 
outstanding accomplishments and steadfast work.
  In 1962, Ed began his work at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 
as General Curator. In 1968, he became the Zoo's Executive Director, 
and, since then, he has worked tirelessly to make it one of the very 
best in the nation.
  The Zoo is known for its rare and diverse animal collection, which 
includes 75 endangered species. Thanks to Ed, the Zoo now also is 
recognized around the world for its state-of-the-art exhibits. Exhibits 
like the outdoor primate center, Big Cat Canyon and the outdoor red 
panda area are praised worldwide for their appearance and design. In 
addition, the Zoo has been very successful at breeding rare and 
endangered species.
  Ed has written more than 20 books, articles and papers that cover a 
number of zoological topics ranging from exotic cats to amphibians and 
salamanders. He is also one of the world's foremost experts on 
salamanders, and his research interest in the maintenance and 
reproduction of amphibians has made the Zoo's research collections of 
salamanders among the best in the nation.
  Ed has dedicated much of his time as a member of many organizations, 
including the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums; 
the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles; the Whooping 
Crane Conservation Association; the Explorer's Club; the International 
Society of Zooculturists; The Wilds; and the International Union of 
Directors of Zoological Gardens.
  Ed plans to maintain an office at the Zoo where he will continue his 
work as a writer and on conservation efforts with a particular focus on 
species extinctions. All of us in the Cincinnati area are greatful to 
Ed for his vision and hard work, and we wish him well on his future 
endeavors.

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