[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2519]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 610--HONORING DR. JANE GOODALL AND HER LEGACY AS AN 
               ETHOLOGIST, CONSERVATIONIST, AND ACTIVIST

  Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. Tillis, and Mrs. Murray) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 610

       Whereas Dr. Jane Goodall, born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall 
     on April 3, 1934, is a world-renowned ethologist, 
     conservationist, and activist;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall immersed herself in the study of 
     chimpanzees in their natural habitat within Gombe Stream 
     National Park in Gombe, Tanzania;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall was one of the first female wildlife 
     field researchers, inspiring countless other women to follow 
     in her footsteps;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall's findings on the tool-making practices 
     of chimpanzees revolutionized the field of primatology and 
     forever changed the way animals are perceived and studied;
       Whereas the Jane Goodall Institute, established in 1977 by 
     Dr. Goodall, spearheads the world's longest-running field 
     research into great apes, supports the protection and 
     restoration of the natural world, is an innovative leader in 
     advancing community led conservation, and promotes 
     environmental education;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall, through the Jane Goodall Institute, 
     has provided over 300 scholarships to young women to support 
     their education and has paved the way for women in science;
       Whereas the Tchimpounga Rehabilitation Center was 
     established by the Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of 
     Congo in 1991 to care for chimpanzees orphaned by the illegal 
     commercial bushmeat and pet trades and has cared for over 200 
     chimpanzees in its 30-year existence;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall was named a United Nations Messenger of 
     Peace in 2002, the highest honor of the United Nations, to 
     recognize her peace building work through the Roots & Shoots 
     youth program;
       Whereas the Roots & Shoots youth program has inspired over 
     1,470,000 young people in over 65 countries to engage in 
     activities that make a difference in their communities;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall transformed traditional conservation 
     through the Lake Tanganyika Catchment Reforestation and 
     Education (TACARE) program, which prioritizes community-
     centered conservation in designing the future;
       Whereas Dr. Goodall has become a beacon of hope through her 
     numerous books and documentaries, inspiring individuals of 
     all ages to work towards a brighter future; and
       Whereas Dr. Goodall has built a legacy of environmental 
     activism, humanity, and infectious compassion: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) uses April 3, 2024, to commemorate the birth of Dr. 
     Jane Goodall and to celebrate the extraordinary contributions 
     of Dr. Goodall and the impact she has had on the world;
       (2) proclaims April 3, 2024, as ``Jane Goodall Day'' across 
     the country; and
       (3) expresses gratitude to Dr. Goodall for her unwavering 
     dedication to the well-being of animals, conservation, and 
     the planet as a whole.

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