IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 509 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper Week, and for 
other purposes. 
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. CROW-
LEY, 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 reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and 
in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
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 Na-
tional Zoo Keeper Week; 
Whereas throughout the world animal populations are declin-
ing 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 
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portal through which the general public can view and ap-
preciate disappearing wildlife; 
Whereas zoological institutions are population managers of 
keystone and cornerstone species, emphasizing the res-
toration of not just endangered species, but also the deli-
cate balance of nature; 
Whereas zoo keepers are vital advocates for conservation, 
participating in the fight for species survival and preser-
vation 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 con-
servation research projects, which provide zoos with im-
portant 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 van-
ishing wildlife, carrying the conservation message of habi-
tat 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 ani-
mal specialists, educators, choreographers of animal be-
haviors 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 keep-
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ers 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 contribu-
tions to research, public education, and recreation; 
(3) expresses a renewed dedication to the ap-
preciation 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 pro-
grams, activities, and ceremonies during National 
Zoo Keeper Week which encourage species conserva-
tion and public awareness of the important role of 
zoos in wildlife conservation. 
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