Bill Text: NY K00873 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Teatown Lake Reservation upon the occasion of hosting its 20th Annual Eaglefest on February 3, 2024

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-26 - adopted [K00873 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00873-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 873

BY: M. of A. Levenberg

        COMMENDING  the  Teatown Lake Reservation upon the
        occasion of hosting its  20th  Annual  Eaglefest  on
        February 3, 2024

  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
20th  Annual  Eaglefest  on  Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Croton Point
Park, Croton-On-Hudson, New York; and

  WHEREAS, For the 20th year, Teatown Lake Reservation will offer  the
community an opportunity to experience the peaceful and beautiful art of
birdwatching;  attendees  can  take  a  bird  walk,  view eagles through
spotting scopes, learn about adventure  technology,  visit  one  of  the
heated  tents with educational displays and collaborators' exhibits, and
can also visit one or all of the many bird shows in the Eagle Theatre or
Eaglet Stage; and

  WHEREAS, EagleFest will feature food trucks, a  jam-packed  schedule
of  events,  multiple  heated  tents,  and  a  myriad of live bird shows
throughout the day: including, at  the  Eagle  Theater,  Brian  Robinson
presenting  Birds of Prey, Christine Peyreigne's Raptors and Christine's
Critters, Bobby Horvath's Rescued Raptors  of  Long  Island,  and  Brian
Bradley  will  present  Sky Hunters in Flight; at the Eaglet Stage, Anne
Swaim will present Raptors for Rookies,  Maddy  Schroeder  will  discuss
Hudson  Valley  Wildlife:  Birds and Mammals, Emily Edmonds-Langham will
talk about Birding Basics: Beginner Birding  for  Families,  and  Mathew
McDowell will present Beyond the Bird Feeder; 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
wishing to experience and learn about nature and wildlife; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  2002,  the  Teatown  Lake  Reservation  has  hosted
Eaglefest, 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
20th Annual Eaglefest on February 3, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Teatown Lake Reservation.