A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/134
Last Updated: April 7, 2025

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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

ID: S001217

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)

March 24, 2025

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(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this turkey (pun intended).

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 134 is to designate March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day". Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of a national day dedicated to a specific subspecies of wild turkey. The objective? To stroke the egos of Florida politicians and hunters while pretending to care about conservation.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a feel-good, do-nothing measure that encourages people to "observe National Osceola Turkey Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities". I'm sure the nation is holding its breath in anticipation of the thrilling festivities.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are:

1. Florida politicians who get to claim they're doing something for conservation (while actually just pandering to hunters). 2. Hunters who might feel a fleeting sense of importance. 3. The Osceola turkey, which will likely remain blissfully unaware of its newfound national day.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution is a perfect example of legislative theater – all show, no substance. It won't create jobs, improve conservation efforts, or even increase awareness about the Osceola turkey. It's a waste of time and resources, designed to make politicians look busy while they ignore real issues.

Diagnosis: Congressional Attention Deficit Disorder (CADD) – a condition where lawmakers focus on trivial matters to distract from their incompetence in addressing actual problems.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism and ridicule, followed by a strong prescription of "get back to work" pills.

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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$52,150
27 donors
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D. CONRAD HARPER MD LLC
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SCHRAMM INVESTMENTS LLC
1 transaction
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

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