[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2025

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate six 
decades of the Aquarium of Niagara. An interactive water exhibit that 
celebrates the natural wonders of our aquatic world and provides a 
deeper educational understanding of our diverse ecosystems, the 
Aquarium is a gem of Western New York's cultural and educational 
institutions.
  The Aquarium of Niagara was one of the first of its kind. Founded in 
1965 by a small group of chemists and scientists, it served as a 
successful model for inland aquariums around the world. Upon its 
opening, it became the first inland aquarium to develop and use 
artificial seawater to maintain exhibits; this sparked a revolutionary 
practice now used in most inland aquariums.
  Located in Niagara Falls, New York, the Aquarium of Niagara welcomes 
over 200,000 visitors each year and is the only aquatic museum within 
250 miles of the United States. They serve as a hub for educating the 
community on aquatic life, consisting of two buildings and housing 180 
species. Visitors come to see an array of mammals, penguins, and more 
than 1,200 fish and vertebrae, many of those being rescued species. 
Additionally, they provide guests with visual experiences to explore 
all of their marine life exhibits. There is a variety of scheduled 
programming offered daily as well as hands-on experiences that create 
inspiring opportunities for visitors.
  Today, we honor one of Western New York's one-of-a-kind 
establishments and its commitment to bringing the wonders of the seas 
to visitors from around the world while providing the highest quality 
of animal care possible. Please join me in celebrating the 60th 
anniversary of the Aquarium of Niagara and their achievements and 
continued success as they remain an enduring source of connection to 
marine life for generations to come.

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