[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 498 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 498

      Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, 
                     conservationist, and activist.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 10, 2025

  Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Murray, Mr. 
     Schatz, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Welch) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, 
                     conservationist, and activist.

Whereas Dr. Jane Goodall, born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on April 3, 1934, was 
        a world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and activist;
Whereas Dr. Goodall immersed herself in the study of chimpanzees in their 
        natural habitat within Gombe Stream National Park in Gombe, Tanzania;
Whereas Dr. Goodall was one of the first female wildlife field researchers, 
        inspiring countless other women to follow in her footsteps;
Whereas Dr. Goodall's findings on the tool-making practices of chimpanzees 
        revolutionized the field of primatology and forever changed the way 
        animals are perceived and studied;
Whereas the Jane Goodall Institute, established in 1977 by Dr. Goodall, 
        spearheads the world's longest-running field research into great apes, 
        supports the protection and restoration of the natural world, is an 
        innovative leader in advancing community led conservation, and promotes 
        environmental education;
Whereas Dr. Goodall, through the Jane Goodall Institute, has provided over 300 
        scholarships to young women to support their education and has paved the 
        way for women in science;
Whereas the Tchimpounga Rehabilitation Center was established by the Jane 
        Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo in 1991 to care for 
        chimpanzees orphaned by the illegal commercial bushmeat and pet trades 
        and has cared for over 200 chimpanzees in its 30-year existence;
Whereas Dr. Goodall was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2002, the 
        highest honor of the United Nations, to recognize her peace building 
        work through the Roots & Shoots youth program;
Whereas the Roots & Shoots youth program has inspired over 1,470,000 young 
        people in over 65 countries to engage in activities that make a 
        difference in their communities;
Whereas Dr. Goodall transformed traditional conservation through the Lake 
        Tanganyika Catchment Reforestation and Education (TACARE) program, which 
        prioritizes community-centered conservation in designing the future;
Whereas Dr. Goodall became a beacon of hope through her numerous books and 
        documentaries, inspiring individuals of all ages to work towards a 
        brighter future; and
Whereas Dr. Goodall built a legacy of environmental activism, humanity, and 
        infectious compassion: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) uses April 3, 2025, and April 3, 2026, to commemorate 
        the birth of Dr. Jane Goodall and to celebrate the 
        extraordinary contributions of Dr. Goodall and the impact she 
        had on the world;
            (2) proclaims April 3, 2025, and April 3, 2026, as ``Jane 
        Goodall Day'' across the country; and
            (3) expresses gratitude to Dr. Goodall for her unwavering 
        dedication to the well-being of animals, conservation, and the 
        planet as a whole.
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