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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 459 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 459

    Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Waterfowl 
   Population Survey Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
                                Service.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 22, 2005

Mr. Dingell (for himself and Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Waterfowl 
   Population Survey Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
                                Service.

Whereas every spring and summer, pilot-biologists take to the skies to survey 
        North America's waterfowl breeding grounds as part of the Waterfowl 
        Population Survey of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
Whereas such pilot-biologists, flying more than 80,000 miles a year and 
        crisscrossing the country just above the treetops and open fields, and 
        observers on the ground record the number of ducks, geese, and swans and 
        assess the quality and quantity of water-fowl breeding habitats;
Whereas from the wide-open bays and wetlands of the eastern shores of North 
        America to some of the most remote regions of Canada and Alaska, such 
        pilot-biologists are documenting an important part of our wild heritage;
Whereas the Waterfowl Population Survey of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
        Service is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, is featured on the 
        2005-2006 Federal migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamp 
        (popularly known as the Duck Stamp), and has been recognized by the 
        Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation for its contribution to waterfowl 
        hunting;
Whereas the Waterfowl Population Survey Program has evolved into the largest and 
        most reliable wildlife survey effort in the world; and
Whereas for more than 50 years cooperative waterfowl surveys have been performed 
        by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Canadian Wildlife 
        Service, State and provincial biologists, and non-governmental partners, 
        and the results of such surveys have determined the status of North 
        America's waterfowl populations, play an important role in setting 
        annual waterfowl hunting regulations, and help guide the decisions of 
        waterfowl managers throughout North America: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the 
        Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the United States Fish 
        and Wildlife Service;
            (2) expresses strong support for the continued success of 
        the Waterfowl Population Survey Program;
            (3) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
        in its efforts to broaden understanding and public 
        participation in the Waterfowl Population Survey Program by 
        increasing partnerships to continue growth and development of 
        the survey; and
            (4) reaffirms its commitment to the Waterfowl Population 
        Survey Program and the conservation of the rich natural 
        heritage of the United States.
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