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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 183 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 183

 Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird 
Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of 
  sale of the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 28, 2005

 Mr. Cochran (for himself, Mrs. Lincoln, and Ms. Snowe) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird 
Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of 
  sale of the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.

Whereas the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, popularly 
        known as the ``Duck Stamp'', marks the Migratory Bird Conservation 
        Commission's 72nd anniversary;
Whereas June 30, 2005, will be the first day of sale for the 2005-2006 Duck 
        Stamp;
Whereas the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission was created by Congress in 
        1929 to consider and approve any areas of land or water recommended by 
        the Secretary of the Interior for purchase or rental by the United 
        States Fish and Wildlife Service under the Migratory Bird Hunting and 
        Conservation Stamp Act, and to consider the establishment of new 
        waterfowl refuges;
Whereas the Waterfowl Population Survey, operated by the United States Fish and 
        Wildlife Service, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005 and is 
        featured on the 2005-2006 Duck Stamp; and
Whereas since its inception in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp Program has raised 
        over $700,000,000 through the sale of Duck Stamps to hunters, stamp 
        collectors, and conservationists to help purchase 5,200,000 acres of 
        wetlands habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the 
        Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on the occasion of its 
        72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005-2006 
        Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp;
            (2) expresses strong support for the continued success of 
        the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp;
            (3) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
        in its efforts to broaden understanding of, and appreciation 
        for, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and the 
        National Wildlife Refuge System by increasing partnerships on 
        behalf of the National Wildlife Refuge System that will 
        contribute to increased growth and development of the system; 
        and
            (4) reaffirms its commitment to the National Wildlife 
        Refuge System and the conservation of the rich natural heritage 
        of the United States.
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