[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 14000-14001]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 448, S. Res. 
301.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 301) commemorating the 100th 
     anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution, which had been reported from the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works without amendment and an amendment to the preamble, as 
follows:
  (The part intended to be stricken is shown in boldface brackets.)

                              S. Res. 301

       Whereas the welfare of the citizens of the United States is 
     greatly enriched by the purposeful endeavors of individuals 
     and organizations committed to the preservation and 
     protection of our environment, and the enhancement of, and 
     appreciation for, our natural surroundings;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society, the Nation's largest 
     bird conservation organization, is celebrating its Centennial 
     year in 2005, having been incorporated on January 5, 1905, by 
     dedicated women and men eager to save from extinction the 
     Great Egret and other bird species killed for their feathers 
     to support the fashion industry;
       Whereas it is the intent of the Senate to recognize and pay 
     tribute to the National Audubon Society upon the occasion of 
     its 100th anniversary;
       Whereas the founders of the National Audubon Society 
     withstood violence and opposition to organize one of the 
     longest-lived and most successful conservation groups in the 
     United States, dedicated to the protection of birds, other 
     wildlife, and their habitats through advocacy of 
     environmental policy and education based on sound science;
       Whereas the dedicated efforts of Audubon volunteers, 
     members, and staff in support of landmark bird protection 
     legislation have aided in the rescue efforts of the following 
     species from the threat of extinction: Bald Eagles, Egrets, 
     Ibis, Herons, Flamingos, Whooping Cranes, Peregrine Falcons, 
     Brown Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Atlantic Puffins, and 
     Condors;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society lent critical support 
     to the protection of wildlife habitats through the passage of 
     legislation, such as the Alaska National Interest Lands 
     Conservation Act and the Act popularly known as the 
     Everglades Restoration Act, the identification of 1,800 
     habitats critical to the survival of bird species through 
     Audubon's Important Bird Areas Program, and the establishment 
     of private bird sanctuaries;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society played a critical role 
     in the establishment of the Nation's first wildlife refuge, 
     Florida's Pelican Island, in 1903, and the subsequent 
     protection of Pelican Island and other refuge areas in the 
     National Wildlife Refuge system; and
       [Whereas birds are excellent indicators of environmental 
     health, as impacted by such factors as pollution, climate 
     change, toxins, and habitat loss, as well as our own long-
     term well being, and it is in our best interest to heed such 
     indicators, which may ultimately affect human populations; 
     and]
       Whereas recognizing that the national network of community-
     based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational 
     programs, and advocacy of the National Audubon Society, 
     engages millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in 
     positive conservation experiences, and are integral to 
     maintaining the health and beauty of the United States: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National 
     Audubon Society;
       (2) congratulates the National Audubon Society on this 
     milestone; and
       (3) encourages the National Audubon Society to continue its 
     important work to ensure that the next 100 years of 
     conservation are a success.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-
reported amendments be agreed to; the resolution, as amended, be agreed 
to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to, and the motion to 
reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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  The committee amendments were agreed to.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  The preamble, as amended, was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 301

       Whereas the welfare of the citizens of the United States is 
     greatly enriched by the purposeful endeavors of individuals 
     and organizations committed to the preservation and 
     protection of our environment, and the enhancement of, and 
     appreciation for, our natural surroundings;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society, the Nation's largest 
     bird conservation organization, is celebrating its Centennial 
     year in 2005, having been incorporated on January 5, 1905, by 
     dedicated women and men eager to save from extinction the 
     Great Egret and other bird species killed for their feathers 
     to support the fashion industry;
       Whereas it is the intent of the Senate to recognize and pay 
     tribute to the National Audubon Society upon the occasion of 
     its 100th anniversary;
       Whereas the founders of the National Audubon Society 
     withstood violence and opposition to organize one of the 
     longest-lived and most successful conservation groups in the 
     United States, dedicated to the protection of birds, other 
     wildlife, and their habitats through advocacy of 
     environmental policy and education based on sound science;
       Whereas the dedicated efforts of Audubon volunteers, 
     members, and staff in support of landmark bird protection 
     legislation have aided in the rescue efforts of the following 
     species from the threat of extinction: Bald Eagles, Egrets, 
     Ibis, Herons, Flamingos, Whooping Cranes, Peregrine Falcons, 
     Brown Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Atlantic Puffins, and 
     Condors;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society lent critical support 
     to the protection of wildlife habitats through the passage of 
     legislation, such as the Alaska National Interest Lands 
     Conservation Act and the Act popularly known as the 
     Everglades Restoration Act, the identification of 1,800 
     habitats critical to the survival of bird species through 
     Audubon's Important Bird Areas Program, and the establishment 
     of private bird sanctuaries;
       Whereas the National Audubon Society played a critical role 
     in the establishment of the Nation's first wildlife refuge, 
     Florida's Pelican Island, in 1903, and the subsequent 
     protection of Pelican Island and other refuge areas in the 
     National Wildlife Refuge system; and
       Whereas recognizing that the national network of community-
     based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational 
     programs, and advocacy of the National Audubon Society, 
     engages millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in 
     positive conservation experiences, and are integral to 
     maintaining the health and beauty of the United States: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National 
     Audubon Society;
       (2) congratulates the National Audubon Society on this 
     milestone; and
       (3) encourages the National Audubon Society to continue its 
     important work to ensure that the next 100 years of 
     conservation are a success.

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