[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1474 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1474

     Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 16, 2022

  Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Ms. 
Salazar, Mr. Waltz, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Mr. Carson, Mr. Soto, 
 Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Rutherford, and Mr. Donalds) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 
   Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and 
   Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.

Whereas Everglades National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary on December 6, 
        2022;
Whereas when President Harry S. Truman dedicated Everglades National Park on 
        December 6, 1947, he stated: ``Here is land, tranquil in its quiet 
        beauty, serving not as the source of water, but as the last receiver of 
        it. To its natural abundance we owe the spectacular plant and animal 
        life that distinguishes this place from all others in our country'';
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas gave the Everglades the name ``River of Grass'' 
        stating, ``There are no other Everglades in the world'';
Whereas Everglades National Park has been designated an International Biosphere 
        Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International 
        Importance, in recognition of its significance to all the people of the 
        world;
Whereas the Everglades ecosystem encompasses 3,000,000 acres of wetlands and is 
        the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States featuring slow-
        moving freshwater that flows south from Lake Okeechobee through sawgrass 
        and tree islands to the mangroves and seagrasses of Florida Bay;
Whereas Everglades National Park is home to rare and endangered species, such as 
        the American crocodile, the Florida panther, and the West Indian 
        manatee, and more than 350 species of birds, including the Great Egret, 
        Wood Stork, Swallow-tailed Kite, and Roseate Spoonbill;
Whereas the Central and South Florida region is an international center for 
        business, agriculture, and tourism, with a rapidly growing population of 
        varying demographics, all of which are dependent on a sustainable 
        framework for the water resources of the region to restore the 
        Everglades ecosystem, provide adequate freshwater supplies, and promote 
        a healthy and sustainable economy and overall quality of life;
Whereas the Everglades provides freshwater for 9,000,000 Floridians and 
        countless tourists each year;
Whereas the Biscayne Aquifer is replenished by the flow of water through the 
        Everglades, which provides drinking water to South Florida;
Whereas Everglades National Park is an essential component of a larger ecosystem 
        restoration effort, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, which 
        has been described as the world's largest ecosystem restoration project; 
        and
Whereas this restoration effort must succeed in order to restore the natural 
        Everglades ecosystem and ensure that the treasures of Everglades 
        National Park can be passed on to our children and grandchildren: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National 
        Park; and
            (2) dedicates itself to the success of the Comprehensive 
        Everglades Restoration Plan.
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