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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 255 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 255

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

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 28, 2005

  Mrs. Lincoln (for herself and Mr. Cochran) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and 
                              Public Works

                            October 26, 2005

               Reported by Mr. Inhofe, without amendment

                            October 31, 2005

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

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

Whereas every spring and summer teams of United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
        pilot-biologists take to the skies to survey North America's waterfowl 
        breeding grounds flying more than 80,000 miles a year, crisscrossing the 
        country just above the treetops and open fields, they 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 the pilot biologists operate 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, and are documenting an important part of our wildlife 
        heritage;
Whereas the Waterfowl Population Survey, operated by the United States Fish and 
        Wildlife Service, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, is 
        featured on the 2005-2006 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;
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 nongovernmental partners; 
        and
Whereas survey results determine 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 Senate--
            (1) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the 
        Waterfowl Population Survey Program;
            (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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