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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 509 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper Week, and for 

other purposes. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 21, 2007 

Mrs. DAVIS of California (for herself, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Ms. CARSON, 

Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. 

BORDALLO, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 

GINGREY, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. 

KENNEDY, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. 

NORTON, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. SNYDER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and 

in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 

provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper 

Week, and for other purposes. 

Whereas July 15 through July 21, 2007, marks the first National Zoo Keeper Week; 

Whereas throughout the world animal populations are declining at an alarming rate with many facing extinction; 

Whereas zoological institutions have become the final hope 

for many endangered species recovery programs through 

conservation research, release programs, and by being a 


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portal through which the general public can view and appreciate disappearing wildlife; 

Whereas zoological institutions are population managers of 

keystone and cornerstone species, emphasizing the restoration of not just endangered species, but also the delicate balance of nature; 

Whereas zoo keepers are vital advocates for conservation, 

participating in the fight for species survival and preservation of the natural homelands of the animals they care 

for through public awareness, education, and exhibition; 

Whereas zoo keepers work closely with zoo managers on conservation research projects, which provide zoos with important information to help preserve rare and endangered 

species and learn more about species which may become 

threatened in the future; 

Whereas zoo keepers have become animal caretakers devoting 

their lives to caring for these animals; 

Whereas zoo keepers have become the spokespersons for vanishing wildlife, carrying the conservation message of habitat loss, endangered species, and preservation of nature’s 

threatened wildlands to the public; 

Whereas zoo keepers have committed their lives to ongoing 

professional development and training in becoming animal specialists, educators, choreographers of animal behaviors through enrichment, behavior managers through 

operant conditioning, and reproductive specialists through 

improved observations and husbandry; and 

Whereas to help increase public awareness about the need to 

preserve precious habitats and the animals which inhabit 

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ers play in animal conservation and education: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals of National 

3 Zoo Keeper Week; 

4 (2) recognizes the valuable contribution zoo 

5 keepers make to the care and conservation of captive 

6 exotic animals as well as their important contribu7 tions to research, public education, and recreation; 

8 (3) expresses a renewed dedication to the ap9 preciation and preservation of animal wildlife and 

10 nature and an invigorated effort to foster deserving 

11 conservation projects and increase awareness on the 

12 need for the preservation of natural resources and 

13 animal life; and 

14 (4) encourages individuals to engage in pro15 grams, activities, and ceremonies during National 

16 Zoo Keeper Week which encourage species conserva17 tion and public awareness of the important role of 

18 zoos in wildlife conservation. 

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