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Whereas the 2,600 acres of woodland in the sanctuary and 
more than 13,000 acres of private and public lands in the 
area comprise one of the largest protected tracts of con-
tiguous forest in eastern Pennsylvania; 
Whereas the sanctuary consists of 8 miles of ridge and valley 
trails for visitors to hike and explore; 
Whereas Hawk Mountain Sanctuary was the first refuge for 
birds of prey in the world; 
Whereas over 12,000 raptors of various species find refuge in 
the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary every year; 
Whereas during the autumn months, visitors have the unique 
opportunity to view numerous raptors of various species 
participating in a yearly migration through Pennsylvania; 
Whereas Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is internationally known 
as a global information hub and a leader in the field of 
raptor biology and raptor conservation; 
Whereas the sanctuary has a full-time staff of 16 employees 
and a volunteer workforce of more than 200 dedicated 
members; 
Whereas the sanctuary staff works continually with world- 
class raptor scientists, conservationists, graduate stu-
dents, and international interns to collaborate, collect, 
and analyze information and to formulate and test new 
conservation strategies; 
Whereas Hawk Mountain Sanctuary offers weekend programs 
for local residents, guided programs for students and 
groups, and fully accredited college-level courses in co-
operation with Cedar Crest College, located in Allentown, 
Pennsylvania; 
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Whereas the sanctuary makes a concerted effort to work with 
local and regional conservationists in researching and 
preserving the ecology of the Appalachian Mountains; 
Whereas the springs, ephemeral streams, vernal pools, and 
four small ponds of the mountains, as well as the nearby 
Little Schuylkill River and Kettle Creek, provide a crucial 
habitat for rare plants, invertebrates, and amphibians; 
Whereas amateur ornithologist Richard Pough first noticed 
the area as an important location for raptor activity and 
brought attention to the area and its rich population of 
raptors by photographing the controversial hunting of 
hawks for sport; 
Whereas in 1934, national conservationist Rosalie Edge vis-
ited Hawk Mountain after viewing photographs taken by 
Richard Pough, and with the guidance of bird conserva-
tionists Maurice and Irma Broun, advocated for an end 
to the sport hunting of hawks on the land before pur-
chasing the land and opening it as a sanctuary for public 
use; 
Whereas Rosalie Edge deeded the 1,400 acres to the Hawk 
Mountain Sanctuary Association, which was incorporated 
in Pennsylvania in 1938 as a nonprofit organization; 
Whereas in 1965, the Secretary of the Interior designated the 
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a registered natural land-
mark; 
Whereas in 1976, the Conservation Internship Program of 
the sanctuary was initiated, and the program has since 
trained 280 young conservationists representing 52 coun-
tries on 6 continents; 
Whereas in 1987, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary received the 
prestigious Chevron Conservation Award; and 
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Whereas in 2002, the Acopian Center for Conservation 
Learning opened and the Wings of Wonder Gallery was 
dedicated: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates and salutes the Hawk Moun-
tain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary; 
(2) commends the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 
for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife, 
especially birds of prey, and the native ecology of the 
Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania; 
and 
(3) commends the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 
for its dedication to educating the public and the 
international community about wildlife conservation. 
Æ 
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