IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 845 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 5, 2007 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, 
Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. MAHONEY of Florida, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. 
MACK, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. 
WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. CASTOR, Mr. BOYD of Florida, Mr. KELLER 
of Florida, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. MICA, Mr. MEEK of 
Florida, Mr. BUCHANAN, and Mr. PUTNAM) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and 
in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National 
Park. 
Whereas Everglades National Park will celebrate its 60th an-
niversary on December 6, 2007; 
Whereas when President Harry S. Truman dedicated Ever-
glades National Park on December 6, 1947, he stated: 
‘‘Here is land, tranquil in its quiet beauty, serving not as 
the source of water, but as the last receiver of it. To its 
natural abundance we owe the spectacular plant and ani-
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mal life that distinguishes this place from all others in 
our country’’; 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas gave the Everglades the 
name ‘‘River of Grass’’ stating, ‘‘There are no other Ev-
erglades in the world’’; 
Whereas Everglades National Park has been designated an 
International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, 
and a Wetland of International Importance, in recogni-
tion of its significance to all the people of the world; 
Whereas the Everglades ecosystem encompasses 3,000,000 
acres of wetlands and is the largest subtropical wilder-
ness in the United States featuring slow-moving fresh-
water that flows south from Lake Okeechobee through 
sawgrass and tree islands to the mangroves and 
seagrasses of Florida Bay; 
Whereas Everglades National Park is home to rare and en-
dangered species, such as the American crocodile, the 
Florida panther, and the Western Indian manatee and 
more than 350 species of birds, including the Great 
Egret, Wood Stork, Swallow-tailed Kite, and Roseate 
Spoonbill; 
Whereas the greater Everglades ecosystem is also an inter-
national center for business, agriculture, and tourism, 
with a rapidly growing population of varied ethnic, eco-
nomic, and social values, all of which are dependent on 
a fully functioning ecosystem for an adequate freshwater 
supply, a healthy and sustainable economy, and overall 
quality of life; 
Whereas Everglades National Park is the subject of the most 
extensive ecosystem restoration plan in the history of 
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mankind, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration 
Plan; and 
Whereas this restoration plan must succeed in order for the 
treasures of Everglades National Park to be passed on to 
our children and grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of Ever-
glades National Park; and 
(2) dedicates itself to the success of the Com-
prehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. 
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