[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 180 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1782]
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                  HONORING THE WORK OF TED A. BEATTIE

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2015

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of Ted A. 
Beattie and wish him the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his 
life, retirement.
  Ted Beattie has served for more than two decades as President and CEO 
of Shedd Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world. It has 
also ranked as the top paid cultural attraction in Chicago for 
seventeen of the twenty-one years. This was due in large part to Mr. 
Beattie's leadership.
  He led two noteworthy and record breaking fundraising efforts, 
raising almost $100 million in funds for Shedd Aquarium, demonstrating 
his ability to inspire support for Shedd and its diverse, global animal 
collection. His leadership for the aquarium, housed in an 
architecturally beautiful setting, also helped promote 21st-century 
advances in animal care, environments and interpretation.
  For 35 years he devoted his life to animal conservation and 
education. He holds degrees from Ohio State University (OSU). After 
completing his education, he went on to serve on the OSU Provost's 
External Advisory Board on Teaching, the Advisory Board for the School 
of Journalism and Communication and the OSU Major Gifts Committee.
  I know that I speak for many when I say that Ted Beattie will be 
deeply missed. His devotion and professionalism, his focus on economic 
security for Shedd Aquarium, and his entire career are truly one of a 
kind. Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me 
in honoring Mr. Ted Beattie for his extraordinary leadership and 
commitment to animal conservation.

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