PIGEON FORGE, TN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 2, 2007 -- Ewire -- The not-for-profit American Eagle
Foundation announced today that the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a
special resolution naming June 20, 2007 "American Eagle Day."
The bill was introduced on April 13, 2007 by U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander
(R-TN) and Robert Byrd (D-WV), and was approved by the Senate Judiciary
Committee last week.
In addition to establishing American Eagle Day, the resolution (S. Res.146)
celebrates the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the
national symbol of the United States, as well as the American traditions
and ideals for which it stands.
"We're glad the Senate recognizes the importance of protecting this
precious national treasure for generations to come and celebrating the
successful recovery of America's eagles from the brink of extinction," said
AEF President Al Cecere. "This great accomplishment resulted from caring
individuals, agencies, elected representatives and companies working
cooperatively together toward a heartfelt common goal."
The bald eagle was selected as America's national symbol on June 20, 1782
during the Second Continental Congress, and is scheduled to be removed from
the Endangered Species Act around June 20th of this year. It has been
protected under federal law since Congress passed the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act in 1940 and this protection was reinforced by the Endangered
Species Act of 1973.
The Senate acted at the request of the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) and
after receiving letters of support for the legislation from former
Tennessee Senator Howard Baker (R-TN), Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Jack
Hanna, elementary school children and wildlife/fraternal organizations.
The resolution encourages educational entities, businesses, conservation
groups, private land owners, government agencies and others to collaborate
on information about bald eagles for use in schools and encourages the
American people to observe American Eagle Day with appropriate ceremonies
and other activities.
"Now there's finally a special day set aside for all Americans to recognize
the amazing comeback of these stately birds to our nation's lands,
waterways and skies, as well as the freedom and democracy they've so
majestically symbolized for the past 225 years," said Cecere.
1. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Challenger
the Eagle and Al Cecere, President of the American Eagle Foundation.
2. Al Cecere, President of the American Eagle Foundation, Challenger the
Eagle, Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Senator
Wayne Allard (R-CO) and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN).
For the full release please follow this link:
http://www.ewire.com/display.cfm/Wire_ID/3883
Visit these web sites:
http://alexander.senate.gov/
http://byrd.senate.gov/
http://www.eagles.org/
Contact Information: Contact:
Al Cecere
(865) 256-0372 (AEF)