SRES 583 ATSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Designating June 20, 2008, as `American Eagle Day', and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

June 5 (legislative day, June 4), 2008

Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. BYRD, Mr. CORKER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. GREGG, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SPECTER, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. ALLARD) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Designating June 20, 2008, as `American Eagle Day', and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, on June 20, 1782, the bald eagle was officially designated as the national emblem of the United States by the founding fathers at the Second Continental Congress;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the bald eagle is the central image of the Great Seal of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the image of the bald eagle is displayed in the official seal of many branches and departments of the Federal Government, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) the Office of the President;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) the Office of the Vice President;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(3) Congress;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(4) the Supreme Court;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(5) the Department of the Treasury;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(6) the Department of Defense;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(7) the Department of Justice;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(8) the Department of State;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(9) the Department of Commerce;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(10) the Department of Homeland Security;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(11) the Department of Veterans Affairs;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(12) the Department of Labor;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(13) the Department of Health and Human Services;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(14) the Department of Energy;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(15) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(16) the Central Intelligence Agency; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(17) the Postal Service;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the bald eagle is an inspiring symbol of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) the spirit of freedom; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) the democracy of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, since the founding of the Nation, the image, meaning, and symbolism of the bald eagle have played a significant role in the art, music, history, literature, architecture, and culture of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the bald eagle is prominently featured on the stamps, currency, and coinage of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the habitat of bald eagles exists only in North America;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, by 1963, the population of bald eagles that nested in the lower 48 States had declined to approximately 417 nesting pairs;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, due to the dramatic decline in the population of bald eagles in the lower 48 States, the Secretary of the Interior listed the bald eagle as an endangered species on the list of endangered species published under section 4(c)(1) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)(1));CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas caring and concerned citizens of the United States that represented Federal, State, and private sectors banded together to save, and help ensure the protection of, bald eagles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, in 1995, as a result of the efforts of those caring and concerned citizens of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior listed the bald eagle as a threatened species on the list of threatened species published under section 4(c)(1) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)(1));CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, by 2006, the population of bald eagles that nested in the lower 48 States had increased to approximately 7,000 to 8,000 nesting pairs;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, on June 28, 2007, the Secretary of the Interior removed the bald eagle from the list of threatened species published under section 4(c)(1) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)(1));CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas bald eagles will still be protected in accordance with--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) the Act of June 8, 1940 (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.) (commonly known as the `Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940'); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 108-486; 118 Stat. 3934)--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) was signed into law on December 23, 2004; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in 2008--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Ì (A) to celebrate the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Ì (B) to mark the 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas section 7(b) of the American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 108-486; 118 Stat. 3937) provides that each surcharge received by the Secretary of the Treasury from the sale of a coin issued under that Act `shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee' to support efforts to protect the bald eagle;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, on January 15, 2008, the Secretary of the Treasury issued 3 limited edition bald eagle commemorative coins;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas, if not for the vigilant conservation efforts of concerned citizens and the enactment of strict environmental protection laws (including regulations) the bald eagle would be extinct;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the dramatic recovery of the population of bald eagles is an endangered species success story and an inspirational example for other wildlife and natural resource conservation efforts around the world;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the initial recovery of the population of bald eagles was accomplished by the concerted efforts of numerous government agencies, corporations, organizations, and individuals; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the continuation of recovery, management, and public awareness programs for bald eagles will be necessary to ensure--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) the continued progress of the recovery of bald eagles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) that the population and habitat of bald eagles will remain healthy and secure for future generations: Now, therefore, be itCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Resolved, That the Senate--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) designates June 20, 2008, as `American Eagle Day';CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to help generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) encourages--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the citizens of the United States to observe American Eagle Day with appropriate ceremonies and other activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink