[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING SNOOTY THE MANATEE'S 65TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. VERN BUCHANAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Snooty the Manatee's 
65th Birthday.
  Snooty is an ambassador for wildlife preservation, a local celebrity, 
and tourist attraction to Manatee County, most of which I represent in 
Congress.
  Born on July 21st, 1948, Snooty is the world's oldest known living 
manatee.
  Since June 20, 1949 he has lived at South Florida Museum in 
Bradenton, Florida, where researchers from New College of Florida and 
Mote Marine are able to learn more about the health and life cycles of 
manatees.
  Manatees frequently suffer from both man-made and natural hazards, 
such as red tide, cold water, boat strikes, and, in the past, hunting.
  Snooty is one of the most popular representatives for endangered 
species.
  He has fostered 26 manatees recuperating from illness or injury and 
is currently sharing his 60,000 gallon fresh water pool with two young 
rescued manatees, Cheeno and Longo.
  Snooty has also contributed to public education by appearing on 
Captain Kangaroo in 1982 and greeting more than 2 million visitors of 
all ages who learn about manatee care, conservation, eating habits, 
reproduction and physiology.
  He reaches people world-wide on the ``Snooty Cam,'' an online, live 
webcast.
  The beloved Manatee was declared the County's official mascot by the 
Manatee County Commission on April 4, 1979.
  I appreciate this opportunity to recognize the many contributions 
Snooty has made to the world's knowledge of Manatee's and encourage my 
constituents to participate in Snooty's 65th Birthday Bash and Wildlife 
Awareness Festival on July 20.

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