[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1803]
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                          HONORING TED BEATTIE

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the President of 
Shedd Aquarium, Ted A. Beattie.
  After more than two decades of leadership at a world renowned 
aquarium, Mr. Beattie is retiring with a career record dedicated to 
advancing conservation and education of animals and ecosystems. Mr. 
Beattie came to Shedd Aquarium in January 1994 as the third President/
CEO. During his tenure, his leadership and vision for the aquarium have 
led to the development and opening of six permanent exhibits, including 
the addition of Wild Reef and the re-imagination of Shedd's Abbott 
Oceanarium marine mammal pavilion.
  Beyond that, Mr. Beattie oversaw the establishment of the Daniel P. 
Haerther Center for Conservation and Research, which now includes a 
portfolio of eighteen global field research programs that span the 
world. He also added Shedd's onsite animal hospital and lab facilities 
within the A. Watson Armour III Center for Aquatic Animal Health and 
Welfare, introduced a Master Energy Road Map designed to cut the 
aquarium's energy consumption in half by 2020, opened the Shedd's Teen 
Learning Lab, and helped the aquarium earn a position in Chicago's top-
attended paid cultural attraction for 17 of the last 21 years.
  It is clear that Mr. Beattie's contributions to the aquarium have 
been extensive, but more broadly, he has contributed to the positive 
transformation of Museum Campus. This 57 acre addition to Grant Park is 
the heart of exploration and discovery for millions of visitors along 
Chicago's lakefront.
  The impact of Mr. Beattie's leadership will be greatly missed by 
Shedd Aquarium and the City of Chicago. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in honoring and celebrating his work and accomplishments.

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