[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM

 Mr. WARNOCK. Mr. President, Georgia Aquarium opened in 2005 
and has since become one of Georgia's most beloved cultural 
institutions, welcoming millions of guests and inspiring curiosity, 
stewardship, and a lasting appreciation for the ocean.
  Georgia Aquarium's transformative experiences have reimagined what an 
aquarium can be. Awe-inspiring habitats and immersive galleries are 
paired with science-based storytelling so families, students, and 
visitors of all ages connect deeply with aquatic life and leave with a 
renewed sense of wonder.
  Its profound community impact reaches downtown Atlanta and classrooms 
across the State. Accessible programs and field experiences strengthen 
tourism, support local businesses, and expand hands-on STEM learning 
opportunities for Georgia's students.
  As an animal well-being champion, the aquarium advances best 
practices through collaborative research and responds to urgent 
rescues, demonstrating expertise that saves animals and informs 
conservation worldwide.
  Georgia Aquarium strives to make every experience welcoming and 
accessible. Designated a Certified Autism Center and recognized as 
KultureCity's Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year, the aquarium also 
runs the Veterans Immersion Program--therapeutic dives for wounded and 
recovering veterans--now extended to children from Children's 
Healthcare of Atlanta and patients from Shepherd Center, creating 
restorative, unforgettable connections with marine life. As research 
and conservation experts, the aquarium and its partners conduct and 
apply cutting-edge science. They advance knowledge of threatened 
species, restore critical habitats, and turn evidence into action for 
healthier oceans and stronger ecosystems.
  On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, I congratulate Georgia 
Aquarium and commend its enduring leadership in education, animal care, 
inclusion, and conservation. This work enriches the lives of Georgians 
and elevates Atlanta on the world stage.

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