A resolution to recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem.

Bill: 111-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Virginia
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.
 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. 
 
Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.

action_date: 2010-01-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. 

Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.

action_date: 2010-05-07
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. 

Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3429-3431; text as passed Senate: CR S3430)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3429-3431; text as passed Senate: CR S3430)
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10067)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate