[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1793]
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                       ACKNOWLEDGING TED BEATTIE

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2015

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge a 
dear friend and an exceptional leader, Mr. Ted Beattie, as he retires 
as President and CEO of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Ted has very many 
notable achievements during his tenure at Shedd, from the $45 million 
Wild Reef exhibit that features one of the largest and most diverse 
shark exhibits in North America; the renovation of the aquarium's 
popular Abbott Oceanarium marine mammal pavilion; and housing of eight 
amazing beluga whales.
  I have had been pleased that Ted opened the doors of Shedd to several 
of Chicago's school groups to learn more about marine based sciences 
and get an in depth look into the vast exhibits to encourage our 
children to engage in science and biology based careers.
  Further, I have been told that Ted is an amazing golfer and as a high 
school golfer, played with Renee Powell against Legendary Boxer Joe 
Louis and Althea Gibson. While Ted has called Chicago home for many 
years, he is undoubtedly an extremely passionate and dedicated Ohio 
State graduate and fan (a rival of our Flagship University of 
Illinois).
  Ted is an active member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association 
(AZA), and serves on several boards including the American Association 
of Museums, the Arts Club board of directors and is a member of the 
Chicago Club, the Commercial Club of Chicago, Economic Club of Chicago, 
the Onwentsia Country Club and the Plantation Club in Ponte Vedra 
Beach, FL.
  I am hopeful that Ted continues his services to the greater arts 
community and his Alma Mata, the Ohio State University. I am certain 
that he will continue to enjoy the game of golf that he loves and will 
inspire those involved in marine sciences for many years to come. 
Transition to retirement can be fun, enjoyable and relaxing, so to Ted 
. . .
  May the road rise up to meet you.
  May the wind be always at your back.
  May the sun shine warm upon your face;
  the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
  may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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