Number: 1975-29
WHEREAS, the wildlife bestowed by Nature upon our world has ever been a source of beauty, inspiration, and enjoyment to the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, this same wildlife brings many other benefits to man and his civilization; and
WHEREAS, many forms of wildlife are prospering while many others need our help; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of wildlife habitat is the single most important factor in wildlife conservation; and
WHEREAS, the period March 16-22, 1975, has been designated as a special time for expressions of concern for wildlife habitat;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual convention assembled March 14-16, 1975, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hereby urges and invites educators, administrators of governmental agencies and private organizations, and interested individual citizens to join with the Federation and its Affiliates in all States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in observances during National Wildlife Week, March 16-22, 1975, which focus attention upon the theme: “We Care About Wildlife Habitat,” and in other activities during the balance of 1975 which are designed to achieve and maintain environmental quality.