IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 489 
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Audubon Society. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 7, 2005 
Mr. LEACH (for himself and Mr. BECERRA) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National 
Audubon Society. 
Whereas the welfare of the citizens of the United States is 
greatly enriched by the purposeful endeavors of individ-
uals and organizations committed to the preservation and 
protection of our environment, as well as the enhance-
ment of, and appreciation for, our natural surroundings; 
Whereas the National Audubon Society, the Nation’s largest 
bird conservation organization, is celebrating its centen-
nial year in 2005, having been incorporated on January 
5, 1905, by dedicated women and men eager to save the 
Great Egret, as well as other birds killed for their feath-
ers to support the fashion industry, from extinction; 
Whereas the founders of the National Audubon Society with-
stood violence and opposition to organize one of Amer-
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ica’s longest-lived and most successful conservation 
groups dedicated to the protection of birds, other wildlife, 
and their habitats through advocacy of environmental 
policy and education based on sound science; 
Whereas the dedicated efforts of National Audubon Society 
volunteers, members, and staff in support of landmark 
bird protection legislation have aided in the effort to res-
cue the following species from the threat of extinction: 
Bald Eagles; Egrets; Ibis; Herons; Flamingos; Whooping 
Cranes; Peregrine Falcons; Brown Pelicans; Roseate 
Spoonbills; Atlantic Puffins; and Condors; 
Whereas the National Audubon Society lent critical support 
to the protection of wildlife habitats through the passage 
of legislation, such as the Alaska National Interest Lands 
Conservation Act of 1980 and the Act popularly known 
as the Everglades Restoration Act, the identification of 
1,800 habitats critical to birds’ survival through the Na-
tional Audubon Society’s Important Bird Areas program, 
and the establishment of private sanctuaries; 
Whereas the National Audubon Society played a critical role 
in the establishment of the Nation’s first wildlife refuge, 
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, in 
1903, and the subsequent protection of Pelican Island 
National Wildlife Refuge and other refuges in the Na-
tional Wildlife Refuge System; 
Whereas birds are excellent indicators of environmental 
health, as impacted by such factors as pollution, climate 
change, toxins, and habitat loss, as well as our own long- 
term well being, and it is in our best interest to heed 
such signs of processes that may ultimately affect human 
populations; and
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Whereas recognizing that the National Audubon Society’s na-
tional network of community-based nature centers and 
chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advo-
cacy engage millions of people of all ages and back-
grounds in positive conservation experiences, and are in-
tegral to maintaining the health and beauty of the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Na-
tional Audubon Society; 
(2) congratulates the National Audubon Society 
on achievement of this milestone; and 
(3) encourages the National Audubon Society to 
continue its important work to ensure that the next 
100 years of conservation are a success. 
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