[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 111 (Monday, July 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO TAMPA LOWRY PARK ZOO

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                          HON. DAVID W. JOLLY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2016

  Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the Tampa Lowry Park Zoo 
for celebrating their 25 years in service on June 15, 2016.
  In 1991, the zoo opened up the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Hospital 
to provide for sick and wounded manatees. In the last 25 years, more 
than 400 of the endangered species have come through to receive 
treatment for boat strikes, red tide sickness, cold stress, or 
entanglement.
  The non-profit Lowry Park Zoo hospital is one of the three federally 
permitted rehabilitation facilities in the state and the Zoo also 
serves to educate the public on how to better protect manatees.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Lowry Park Zoo for their efforts to 
help save and protect these endangered species. Not only do they 
provide exceptional care, but also an invaluable education in 
preserving wildlife. I ask that this body join me in recognizing and 
thanking them for their efforts.

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