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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 509 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 509

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

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                    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

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                               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 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 them and to recognize the 
        invaluable roles that zoo keepers play in animal conservation and 
        education: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper 
        Week;
            (2) recognizes the valuable contribution zoo keepers make 
        to the care and conservation of captive exotic animals as well 
        as their important contributions to research, public education, 
        and recreation;
            (3) expresses a renewed dedication to the appreciation and 
        preservation of animal wildlife and nature and an invigorated 
        effort to foster deserving conservation projects and increase 
        awareness on the need for the preservation of natural resources 
        and animal life; and
            (4) encourages individuals to engage in programs, 
        activities, and ceremonies during National Zoo Keeper Week 
        which encourage species conservation and public awareness of 
        the important role of zoos in wildlife conservation.
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