[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1354 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1354

    Honoring the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the occasion of its 80th 
  anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its award-winning ``Amazon 
                           Rising'' exhibit.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 12, 2010

  Mr. Davis of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the occasion of its 80th 
  anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its award-winning ``Amazon 
                           Rising'' exhibit.

Whereas, on May 30, 2010, the venerable John G. Shedd Aquarium will celebrate 
        its 80th anniversary as one of the most respected cultural, 
        conservation, and educational institutions in Chicago, Illinois;
Whereas the John G. Shedd Aquarium has welcomed 100,000,000 guests since opening 
        its doors in 1930, making it one of Chicago's most visited cultural 
        attractions and a landmark icon;
Whereas, on June 17, 2010, the John G. Shedd Aquarium will commemorate the 10th 
        anniversary of its award-winning ``Amazon Rising'' exhibit, which 
        connects guests to South America's Amazon River flood plain ecosystem, 
        its animals, and inhabitants;
Whereas the John G. Shedd Aquarium meticulously cares for more than 32,000 
        animals and over 1,500 species; and
Whereas for 80 years, the John G. Shedd Aquarium has educated the children of 
        the United States, protected and preserved the environment, attracted 
        people from around the world to visit the City of Chicago, and has 
        contributed greatly to Chicago's strong economy and job opportunity: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 
tremendous contributions the John G. Shedd Aquarium has made to the 
State of Illinois as a distinguished cultural, scientific, 
conservation, and educational institution, as well as an economic 
engine for the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the region.
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