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MN SR244

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Greg Clausen

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Celebrates the Minnesota Zoo's 40th birthday, which opened on May 22, 1978, following establishment by the 66th Minnesota Legislature
  • Recognizes the zoo's economic contributions of over $220 million in gross output, support for over 2,000 jobs, and $137 million in value-added impacts
  • Acknowledges the zoo's conservation leadership in tiger conservation, trumpeter swan and bison restoration, and current projects protecting prairie butterflies, freshwater mussels, and turtles
  • Notes the zoo serves over one million annual visitors across 485 acres with 5,300 animals and educates more than 400,000 participants yearly, including 70,000 students from 1,000+ schools
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and transmit an authenticated enrolled copy of the resolution to the Minnesota Zoo

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution recognizing the Minnesota Zoo's 40th birthday

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

5/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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