[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1491 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1491

     Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 17, 2022

 Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself and Mr. Diaz-Balart) 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 the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Everglades National Park will 
        be celebrated on December 6, 2022;
Whereas the Everglades is comprised of diverse habitats and a sweeping watershed 
        that includes over 2,500,000 acres of federally protected lands and 
        waters at Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress 
        National Preserve, 14 national wildlife refuges, the Florida Keys 
        National Marine Sanctuary, and culturally significant Tribal lands for 
        the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of 
        Florida;
Whereas the River of Grass is essential for the environment, providing 
        freshwater to nearly 10,000,000 Floridians and protection against 
        hurricanes and floods;
Whereas Everglades National Park, the third-largest national park in the lower 
        48 States, attracts more than 1,000,000 annual visitors who enjoy 
        kayaking hundreds of miles of water trails, biking through pine 
        rocklands, and world-class fishing;
Whereas a healthy ecosystem is dependent upon reversing the unintended 
        consequences of past changes to the waters and habitats of the 
        Everglades;
Whereas a unique Federal and State intergovernmental partnership is working to 
        restore the Everglades ecosystem along with an army of dedicated people 
        in nonprofits and environmental advocacy groups who care about this 
        vibrant national treasure and are seeing through that it will be passed 
        along to future generations;
Whereas recent years of historic Federal investment in Everglades restoration 
        has led to unprecedented momentum in advancing vital projects, including 
        the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir; and
Whereas poet Campbell McGrath said, ``It is not ours though it is ours to 
        destroy or preserve, this the kingdom of otter, kingfisher, alligator, 
        heron'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National 
        Park; and
            (2) commits to continuing Everglades restoration funding so 
        that the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan can be 
        implemented in a timely manner.
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