SRES 498 ATSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

112th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

2d SessionCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

S. RES. 498CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Designating June 20, 2012, as ‘American Eagle Day’, and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

June 19, 2012CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. COONS, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CORKER, Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

RESOLUTIONCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Designating June 20, 2012, 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 in the Congress of the Confederation;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 sovereignty 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, commerce, 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 individuals from the Federal, State, and private sectors banded together to save, and help ensure the recovery and protection of, bald eagles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas on July 20, 1969, the first manned lunar landing occurred in the Apollo 11 Lunar Excursion Module, which was named ‘Eagle’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the ‘Eagle’ played an integral role in achieving the goal of the United States of landing a man on the Moon and returning that man safely to Earth;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas in 1995, as a result of the efforts of those caring and concerned individuals, 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 2007, the population of bald eagles that nested in the lower 48 States had increased to approximately 10,000 nesting pairs, an increase of approximately 2,500 percent from the preceding 40 years;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas in 2007, the population of bald eagles that nested in the State of Alaska was approximately 50,000 to 70,000;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 remain protected in accordance with--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) the Act entitled ‘An Act for the protection of the bald eagle’, approved 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 on January 15, 2008, the Secretary of the Treasury issued 3 limited edition bald eagle commemorative coins under the American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 108-486; 118 Stat. 3934);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the sale of the limited edition bald eagle commemorative coins issued by the Secretary of the Treasury has raised approximately $7,800,000 for the nonprofit American Eagle Foundation of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to support efforts to protect the bald eagle;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas if not for the vigilant conservation efforts of concerned Americans and the enactment of conservation laws (including regulations), the bald eagle would face extinction;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the American Eagle Foundation has brought substantial public attention to the cause of the protection and care of the bald eagle nationally;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas November 4, 2010, marked the 25th anniversary of the American Eagle Foundation;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas facilities around the United States, such as the Southeastern Raptor Center at Auburn University in the State of Alabama, rehabilitate injured eagles for release into the wild;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the dramatic recovery of the population of bald eagles--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) is an endangered species success story; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) 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, 2012, 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 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 people of the United States to observe American Eagle Day with appropriate ceremonies and other activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink