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H. R. No. 380 As IntroducedAs Introduced 130th General Assembly | Regular Session | 2013-2014 |
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Representatives Dovilla, Redfern
Cosponsors:
Representatives Foley, Strahorn, Anielski, Kunze, Damschroder, Buchy, Mallory, Blessing, Baker, Boose, Brenner, Stebelton, Ashford, Patterson, Ramos, Fedor
A RESOLUTION | To designate the second Saturday of May as Bird Ohio
Day in order to recognize the importance of bird
and bird habitat stewardship and conservation.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
WHEREAS, Ohio has played a major role in the development of
bird studies and research since the 1890s. It provides stopover
habitat for millions of birds as they pass through the state
during their migration northward each spring and also is home to
numerous species that reside in the state year-round. For example,
the bald eagle, a recognized symbol of our nation, has a
significant population in Ohio with a major percentage located in
Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Erie Counties, comprising the most
concentrated breeding population in the continental United States.
Ottawa County and the Oak Harbor area have adopted the name
"Warbler Capital of the World" to recognize the importance of the
spring migration and to attract visitors to the area; and |
WHEREAS, Numerous agencies and organizations that recognize
the importance of bird and bird habitat education, research, and
conservation are located in Ohio, including, but not limited to,
Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Destination Toledo, Lake Erie Shores
and Islands, Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center, Metroparks of
the Toledo Area, Erie Metroparks, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland
Museum of Natural History, Columbus Audubon Society, Ohio
Ornithological Society, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio
zoos, and Ohio park districts. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio park districts, and
other public agencies and private organizations have protected
thousands of acres of high-quality bird habitat across the state;
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WHEREAS, Bird watching has become one of the most popular and
economically significant forms of outdoor recreation in Ohio and
throughout the United States. Birding tourism contributes
significantly to economic development in northwest Ohio. Thousands
of birdwatchers from across the country and around the world visit
northwest Ohio and the southwest shore of Lake Erie each spring to
witness the spectacle of bird migration and to participate in the
Biggest Week in American Birding Festival organized by the Black
Swamp Bird Observatory of Oak Harbor, Ohio. Studies conducted by
the Observatory and Bowling Green State University show that
visiting birdwatchers spend more than $30 million in northern Ohio
each spring; and |
WHEREAS, Nature conservation, including protection of bird
habitats, has many aesthetic and economic values, including
increasing the value of real estate located near conserved lands
such as nature preserves and properties protected by conservation
easements; and |
WHEREAS, Public awareness and concern are crucial components
of conserving natural areas as well as the birds and other
wildlife that live in those areas. Citizens who are enthusiastic
about birds and nature, informed about threats to the natural
world, and empowered to become involved in addressing those
threats can make a tremendous contribution to maintaining healthy
bird populations and protecting bird habitats; and |
WHEREAS, Interest in bird and bird habitat stewardship and
conservation can grow by providing more bird watching and nature
education activities involving people of all ages. Many
educational materials are available to schools, educational
organizations, parents, and other citizens to foster public
awareness about the importance of bird and bird habitat
conservation; now therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of
Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, in adopting this resolution, designate the second Saturday
of May as Bird Ohio Day in order to recognize the importance of
bird and bird habitat stewardship and conservation; and be it
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of
Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, encourage school districts, schools, teachers, and nature
educators in Ohio to offer lessons and activities to teach
students and other citizens about birds, bird habitat, and bird
conservation and also encourage citizens of and visitors to Ohio
to spend time outdoors enjoying the sights and sounds of birds and
engage in stewardship of the wildlife habitat on which migratory
and resident birds depend for their survival; and be it further |
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives
transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the news
media of Ohio. |
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