S.Res. 219Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)In Committee

A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

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Sen. Dianne FeinsteinD-CA · Jul 28, 2005

Mr. President, I rise today to submit a resolution to establish ``Endangered Species Day'' on March 8, 2006. I am submitting this resolution with Senators Chafee, Clinton, and Crapo whose co-…

Mr. President, I rise today to submit a resolution to establish ``Endangered Species Day'' on March 8, 2006. I am submitting this resolution with Senators Chafee, Clinton, and Crapo whose co- sponsorship I greatly appreciate.

Additionally, I want to commend my constituent Mr. David Robinson for suggesting the establishment of an ``Endangered Species Day.'' I have appreciated his hard work and dedication. Individuals like Mr. Robinson do make a difference.

The designation of an ``Endangered Species Day'' provides a multitude of opportunities for young people, students, and the general public to learn more about endangered species in both our country and abroad. It is my hope that establishing an ``Endangered Species Day'' encourages schools, civic organizations, agencies, and businesses to educate the general public about the threats to and our efforts to restore these precious species in our midst. I believe that ``Endangered Species Day'' will foster increased communication and awareness about many of the most endangered species by encouraging such activities as school field trips to the zoo or attending a lecture at the local library.

With the recent discovery of the once thought to be extinct Ivory- billed Woodpecker in Arkansas and the Mount Diablo Buckwheat in California, I think this is an opportune moment to highlight the success of many of our conservation efforts. For example, in my home State of California, I am especially proud of the conservation and management efforts that have helped significantly restore populations of California condor, winter run chinook salmon, the least Bell's vireo songbird, and the California gray whale.

Despite these success stories, we need to be aware that more needs to be done. At this time, we have more than 1,000 species in the U.S. and abroad, which are designated as ``at risk'' for extinction. One small step is to increase awareness about the seriousness of the circumstances facing many of these endangered species and educating the public about these species.

I am introducing this bill with the hope that ``Endangered Species Day'' can spark the wonder and interest in our youth to continue the conservation efforts we have begun but still are far from finishing.

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Introduced in SenateIssued July 28, 2005

III

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 219

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 28, 2005

Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Chafee, Mrs. Clinton, and Mr. Crapo) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Designating March 8, 2006, as Endangered Species Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

Whereas in the United States and around the world, more than 1,000 species are officially designated as at risk of extinction and thousands more also face a heightened risk of extinction;

Whereas the actual and potential benefits derived from many species have not yet been fully discovered and would be permanently lost if not for conservation efforts;

Whereas recovery efforts for species such as the whooping crane, Kirtland’s warbler, the peregrine falcon, the gray wolf, the gray whale, the grizzly bear, and others have resulted in great improvements in the viability of such species;

Whereas saving a species requires a combination of sound research, careful coordination, and intensive management of conservation efforts, along with increased public awareness and education; and

Whereas education and increasing public awareness are the first steps in effectively informing the public about endangered species and species restoration efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates March 8, 2006, as Endangered Species Day; and

(2)

encourages—

(A)

educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on Endangered Species Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species around the world;

(B)

organizations, businesses, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools; and

(C)

the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.