HomeMy WebLinkAbout033020 RES - 04/11/2023Resolution of the Corpus Christi City Council supporting the Sea Turtle
Science and Recovery Program at Padre Island National Seashore
Whereas, the Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery at Padre Island
National Seashore is the only division of its kind in the entire National Park system;
Whereas, Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program focuses on the five sea turtle
species - Kemp's ridley, green, loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback — of which all are
federally listed as threatened or endangered;
Whereas, more Kemp's ridley sea turtles nest at Padre Island National Seashore
than at any other location in the United States; and
Whereas, the program conducts scientific research on sea turtles, conducts
activities that help protect, conserve, and recover sea turtle populations, and promotes
public awareness of and support for sea turtles and their conservation through education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL
that:
Section 1. The City Council supports continuing the Sea Turtle Science and Recovery
Program at Padre Island National Seashore.
Section 2. The City Council supports expanding the Sea Turtle Science and Recovery
Program at Padre Island National Seashore.
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SCANNED
PASSED AND APPROVED on the day of Acr,1 , 2023:
Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Sylvia Campos
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Jim Klein
Mike Pusley
Everett Roy
Dan Suckley
ATTEST:
CI OF CORPU CHRISTI
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Rebecca Huerta Paulette Guajardo
City Secretary
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Mayor