SR 140 — Relative to California Wildlife Day.

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andWHEREAS, In 2015, Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in a bald eagle nest, through which the public got their first glimpse of a female bald eagle named Jackie, who became an internet sensation as millions of viewers watched Jackie find a mate, lay eggs, protect her family, nurture her children, and successfully raise several eaglets over the last eight years, including eaglets Sandy and Luna, who fledged just this summer;

andWHEREAS, Dubbed by National Geographic to be the “internet’s favorite bald eagles,” Jackie and her partner Shadow attracted widespread viewership and support far from home, making her a California icon;

andWHEREAS, Earlier this July, after successfully raising her final two eaglets, Jackie was seriously injured, and despite the best efforts of the Ojai Raptor Center, ultimately passed away on August 10;

andWHEREAS, During her life, Jackie touched the hearts of people around the world as a fierce symbol of strength, freedom, motherhood, and the wild;

andWHEREAS, As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2026, the bald eagle carries a particularly meaningful place in the American story as our nation’s enduring symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience.

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, Jackie’s story brought people together across generations and communities, inspiring millions to take an interest in wildlife and conservation and reminding us of the profound connection between people and the natural world;

now, therefore, be itResolvedit Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting California’s extraordinary wildlife for generations to come;

and be it furtherResolved,further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.