LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Teatown Lake Reservation upon the
occasion of hosting its 12th Annual Eaglefest on February 6, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals and organizations within the great State of New York that
are dedicated to the vital work of environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Teatown Lake Reservation upon the occasion of hosting its 12th Annu-
al Eaglefest on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Croton Point Park,
Croton-On-Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, Between the months of December and March, bald eagles migrate
from Canada, Northern New York and Northern New England to the lower
Hudson Valley region to feed on fish in unfrozen waters; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, prior to 1995, the bald eagle was listed as an
endangered species and eventually removed in 2007 after years of bald
eagle conservation programs by vital organizations such as the Teatown
Lake Reservation; and
WHEREAS; The Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental
organization which has a 1,000 acre preserve in the Lower Hudson Valley;
the land is utilized by schools, scouts, families and other groups wish-
ing to experience and learn about nature and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, the Teatown Lake Reservation has hosted Eagle-
fest, where countless bird watchers come to see the bald eagles feed and
mate; this auspicious event has allowed people to consistently see this
majestic animal in its natural environment, while providing people with
the opportunity to learn about saving and preserving the bald eagle in
American history; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Eaglefest offers the chance for visitors to
speak with animal rights advocates and ambassadors, take bus tours of
the reservation, and learn about other wildlife in need of protection
from extinction; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing
welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched and
reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of organizations that are
committed to the preservation of our natural environment and the
enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive features of our
surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the areas in which they
exist; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Teatown Lake Reservation upon the occasion of hosting its
12th Annual Eaglefest on February 6, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Teatown Lake Reservation.