Bill Text: TX SR485 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the 11th birthdays of elephants Mac and Emanti, of the Caldwell Zoo.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-25 - Reported enrolled [SR485 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR485-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, On May 15, 2021, the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler hosted | ||
| an 11th birthday celebration for two of its most popular | ||
| residents, African elephants Mac and Emanti; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2010, the | ||
| pair of half brothers were relocated to the Caldwell Zoo in 2019, | ||
| when they were eight years old; the zoo began planning years | ||
| ahead of time for the transfer, greatly expanding its indoor and | ||
| outdoor enclosures to accommodate two young males that are | ||
| expected to grow to an adult size of between 10,000 and 13,000 | ||
| pounds; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since arriving at their new home, Mac and Emanti | ||
| have effortlessly endeared themselves to the zoo's guests; they | ||
| share space in their exhibit with a 43-year-old female elephant, | ||
| Tanya, who showcased her painting skills as part of the birthday | ||
| festivities; the celebration provided an opportunity not only to | ||
| turn the spotlight on two of the zoo's most beloved animal | ||
| ambassadors, but also to share information about elephants and | ||
| help bring awareness to elephant conservation efforts; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through their presence at the Caldwell Zoo, Mac | ||
| and Emanti have provided visitors with the gift of being able to | ||
| see firsthand some of Earth's largest and most magnificent | ||
| creatures, and it is fitting to commend their handlers and the | ||
| zoo's staff as they continue their work to advocate for this | ||
| vulnerable species; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the 11th birthdays of elephants | ||
| Mac and Emanti of the Caldwell Zoo and extend sincere best wishes | ||
| to all those who are involved in caring for them; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for the Caldwell Zoo as an expression of high regard | ||
| from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 25, 2021. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
