Serrano Honors Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo not only provides Bronx residents, New Yorkers and other visitors the opportunity to see hundreds of species, but plays an important role in preserving species in danger of extinction, a tradition that began at the beginning of the 20th century with efforts by the Zoo to save the American bison. The effort to save the bison was a collaborative effort of the first director of the Bronx Zoo, William Hornaday, and the President of the United States at the time, Teddy Roosevelt.

"Madam Speaker," Serrano concluded, "it is my honor to recognize the Bronx Zoo on its 110th Anniversary and to applaud the institution for its efforts in leading the world in wildlife conservation as well as bringing joy to the millions of visitors who have walked through its gates."