[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10] [House] [Pages 13963-13964] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING DR. JANE GOODALL Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1543) honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on this the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1543 Whereas, on July 14, 1960, Jane Goodall arrived at Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve in western Tanzania, Africa; Whereas Jane Goddall's research has led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries including the use of tools by chimpanzees; Whereas these and other behavioral observations of chimpanzees forever changed human understanding of the differences between humans and other animal species; Whereas between 1968 and 1986, Dr. Goodall published a collection of articles and books that remain the foundational scientific works of chimpanzee and wildlife studies alike; Whereas this included the publication by Harvard University Press of ``The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior'', which detailed the range of behaviors that make up the essential corpus of chimpanzee natural history and which remains today a critical reference of researchers in the field; Whereas Dr. Goodall's writings not only formed the bedrock of the descriptive analytical study of chimpanzees, but they also altered the paradigm of the study of culture in chimpanzees and other animals, especially species with complex social behaviors; Whereas in support of the research she began and to advance her vision, Dr. Goodall established the Gombe Stream Research Center in 1965 and the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977; Whereas traveling the world approximately 300 days a year, she delivers dozens of lectures and engages with youth of all ages; Whereas during the last half of the 20th century, she blazed a trail for and inspired other women primatologists, such that women now dominate long-term primate behavioral studies worldwide; Whereas Dr. Goodall has been a role model for youth of all ages, inspiring boys and girls alike to take action for people, animals, and the environment; and Whereas through her Jane Goodall Institute, she established the Roots & Shoots global youth program which now has members in more than 110 countries: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the groundbreaking environmental education advancements by the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots initiative on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall's research; (2) recognizes the significant role that the research done by Dr. Goodall has had on the knowledge and understanding of both the natural and human worlds, and its benefit to children and classrooms as they learn about the natural world; and (3) recognizes the valuable role that nature and science education plays in the conservation of natural resources as evidenced through the work of Dr. Goodall. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) and the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Petri) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado. General Leave Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous materials on House Resolution 1543 into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado? There was no objection. {time} 1550 Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1543, which honors my dear friend Dr. Jane Goodall on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her important and ground breaking work in Tanzania, Africa. Dr. Goodall is an inspiring, world-renowned primatologist, and the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. We celebrate the educational significance of her research launched at the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve 50 years ago and her continued scientific research and her environmental conservation of chimpanzees and other primates, as well as her role as a role model for young men and women in the sciences. In keeping with her childhood fascination of chimpanzees, Dr. Goodall began studying the Kasakela chimpanzee community at Gombe Stream in 1960. In part because she didn't come from traditional research training, Dr. Goodall remained open to new ideas in the field and new approaches in primatology and research. Her pioneering observations of primate behavior forever changed our understanding of the similarities between humans and other animal species, especially those with complex social behaviors. In particular, Dr. Goodall observed that chimpanzees construct and use tools, develop unique and affectionate relationships with family members and individuals in a complex social structure, exhibit reasoned thought and a concept of self, and occasionally eat food outside of a vegetarian diet. A few years after her initial research, Dr. Goodall published a collection of articles and books that today remain the foundational scientific works of chimpanzee and wildlife studies. Her works, like the ``Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior,'' and ``Through a Window: 30 Years Observing the Gombe Chimpanzees,'' detailed the range of behaviors that make up most of modern chimpanzee natural history, and they remain critical references for present-day students, researchers, and scientists. Dr. Goodall's research and publications also help inform the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute, which empowers individuals to improve the habitats of all living things through research, training, and increased awareness of animals, communities, and their environments. Her efforts in education, including the Roots and Shoots program, which is available at elementary through secondary school levels to students across the world, has helped instill environmental learning and a whole new generation of future civic, scientific, and business leaders. Dr. Jane Goodall was an inspiration to my own sister Jordana who acted as Jane Goodall in her fifth grade biology fair when we were growing up and went on to a career in science inspired in part like many millions of other young women by the example of Dr. Jane Goodall and her high-profile role at a time when there were very few women in the research sciences. Madam Speaker, I would like to express my strong support for House Resolution 1543, which honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall's research on chimpanzee behavior and celebrates her incredibly important educational and scientific contributions to the field. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of the resolution before us, House Resolution 1543, honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on this, the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa. Dr. Goodall is one of the world's foremost authorities on chimpanzees, having closely observed their behavior for the past quarter century in the jungles of the Gombe Game Reserve in Africa, living in the chimps' environment and gaining their confidence. Her observations and discoveries are internationally heralded. Her research and writings have made revolutionary inroads into scientific thinking. Dr. Goodall received her Ph.D. from Cambridge University in 1965. She's been the science director of the Gombe Stream Research Center since 1967. In 1984, Dr. Goodall received the J. Paul Getty Wildlife Conservation Prize for ``helping millions of people understand the importance of wildlife conservation to life on this planet.'' Her other awards and international recognitions fill pages. Dr. Goodall's scientific articles have appeared in many issues of National Geographic magazine. She has written scores of papers for internationally known scientific journals. Dr. Goodall has also written two books, ``Wild [[Page 13964]] Chimpanzees'' and ``In the Shadow of Man.'' Dr. Goodall has expanded her global outreach with the founding of the Jane Goodall Institute based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She now teaches and encourages young people to appreciate the conservation of chimpanzees and of all creatures, great and small. She lectures, writes, teaches and continues her missions in many inventive ways, including the Chimpanzee Guardian Project. Today, we honor Dr. Jane Goodall for the significant role that her research has played in recognizing the behavioral differences in humans and other animal species. I support this resolution and ask my colleagues to do the same. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I once again would like to express my support for House Resolution 1543, which honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall's research on chimpanzee behavior and celebrates her immense educational and scientific contributions to the field, as well as her life dedicated towards a sustainable future not only for humans but for all of the residents of our wonderful and fair planet. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1543, ``Honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on this the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa.'' Dr. Goodall once said: ``Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world. They are changing it already.'' This is the creed in which Dr. Goodall has based her entire life's work. In May 1956, a friend of Dr. Goodall invited her to visit her farm in Kenya. She was so excited, she quit her job in London and moved back to Bournemouth so she could waitress and earn the fare she needed to get to Africa and back. Dr. Goodall or ``Jane,'' as she was known back then, was 23 years old at the time. Jane had a wonderful time seeing Africa but the single most important event of her time in Africa was meeting Dr. Louis Leakey, a famous anthropologist and paleontologist. Leakey hired Jane as his assistant and secretary at the Coryndon Museum and soon Jane and another young student were in the Olduvai Gorge digging up fossils with Dr. Leakey and his wife: anthropologist Mary Leakey. Looking for someone to go to Tanzania and study the chimpanzees, Dr. Leakey found a willing assistant in Jane. Not much was known about wild chimpanzees at that time, Dr. Goodall figured that studying them would be a fascinating adventure. With persistence, Dr. Jane developed a relationship with the chimpanzees and observed them doing things that only humans were thought to have done, such as creating tools to hunt for food and taking in orphan chimps to raise as their own. She also discovered that chimps were not primarily vegetarians, as first believed. After these discoveries, National Geographic decided to sponsor Jane's work and sent a photographer and filmmaker. Eventually, Dr. Goodall wrote a number of journals and books to document her experiences. One of her books in particularly, ``In the Shadow of Man and Through a Window'' gave a new outlook to chimpanzees of Tanzania to people all over the world. In conclusion, I support H. Res. 1543 and commemorate the 50th year of the beginning of her groundbreaking research. Dr. Goodall has been a role model for youth of all ages, inspiring boys and girls alike to take action for people, animals, and the environment; and through her Jane Goodall Institute, Dr. Goodall established the Roots and Shoots global youth program which now has members in more than 110 countries. This resolution acknowledges the groundbreaking environmental education advancements by the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots initiative on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall's research, as well as the role that her research played in understanding both the natural and human world. It also recognizes the adventurous spirit of Dr. Goodall and the way she inspired children around the world explore this world and all its wonder. Mr. POLIS. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1543. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ____________________