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ID HCR015
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Dr. Tom Cade as one of the world's most visionary conservationists and widely respected scientists for his raptor conservation efforts.
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Honors Dr. Cade's 1970 cofounding of The Peregrine Fund, which has worked with over 100 species in 65 countries and helped restore the Peregrine Falcon, removed from the Endangered Species List in 1999.
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Credits Dr. Cade with leading efforts to ban DDT pesticide use and developing a recovery plan after Peregrine Falcon populations declined to fewer than 40 pairs in the West by 1970 due to pesticide contamination.
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Documents Dr. Cade's nearly 70-year career spanning ornithological research, teaching at Syracuse University and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and researching the critically endangered Mauritius Kestrel.
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Notes Dr. Cade passed away on February 6, 2019, at age 91, and recognizes his contributions to Idaho, the country, and the world.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing Dr. Tom Cade as a widely respected scientist and honoring his contributions to the State of Idaho, the country, and the world at large in his raptor conservation efforts.
DR. TOM CADE
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:14 a.m. on March 15, 2019
3/18/2019