A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9308)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 28, 2005

Designates March 8, 2006, as Endangered Species Day.

Encourages: (1) educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species; and (2) organizations, businesses, and agencies with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools.

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Jul 28, 2005
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9308)
Jul 28, 2005
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Jul 28, 2005
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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/219

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/219

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres219/BILLS-109sres219is.htm

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A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

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