119-sres211

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 211 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 211

 Designating May 10, 2025, as ``World Migratory Bird Day''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 May 8, 2025

 Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating May 10, 2025, as ``World Migratory Bird Day''.

Whereas migratory birds are an essential part of ecosystems, providing 
 ecological services such as pest control, pollination, and seed 
 dispersal;
Whereas over 350 species of birds migrate each spring through North America, 
 connecting ecosystems, cultures, and economies;
Whereas migratory birds face increasing threats from habitat loss, drought, 
 invasive species, light pollution, collisions, and urban expansion;
Whereas North America has seen a net loss of 3,000,000,000 birds in the past 50 
 years;
Whereas World Migratory Bird Day is an annual global campaign dedicated to 
 raising awareness for migratory birds and the need for international 
 cooperation to conserve them;
Whereas birdwatching and bird-related recreation contribute significantly to the 
 United States economy, with nearly 100,000,000 Americans participating 
 and generating $279,000,000,000 in total economic output;
Whereas the 2025 theme of World Migratory Bird Day, ``Shared Spaces: Creating 
 Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities'', highlights the importance of 
 thoughtful city planning and adopting bird-friendly practices for the 
 well-being of migratory birds;
Whereas public education and community engagement are central to bird 
 conservation efforts, with wildlife refuges, parks, zoos, aquariums, and 
 community organizations hosting World Migratory Bird Day events across 
 the United States each year;
Whereas the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4401 et seq.) 
 has promoted significant investments in wetland habitat conservation and 
 restoration, which serve migratory birds; and
Whereas the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) remains a 
 cornerstone of United States bird conservation policy, reflecting a 
 century-long commitment to protecting migratory bird species: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates May 10, 2025, as ``World Migratory Bird 
 Day''; and

    (2) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate 
 and support the conservation of migratory birds and their 
 habitats through education, stewardship, community engagement, 
 and bird watching.
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