Bird Conservation Network Tributes
Tribute to Jerry Kumery,
birder, bird photographer extraordinaire, conservationist,
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, January 19, 2008
Whereas, long-time birder/bird photographer Jerry Kumery
recently died, and
Whereas Jerry’s bird and nature photography captured and
exemplified a simple but compelling concept: A picture is
worth a thousand words…as he generously provided his images
for the use and enjoyment of the birding and bird conservation
community, and
Whereas Jerry’s images graced the pages of such diverse and
widely used publications as the City of Chicago’s Bird Agenda,
our own Bird Conservation Network website, the Chicagoland
Birding Trail brochure, along with many others too numerous to
mention. Visitors to diverse locations including Illinois Beach
State Park, Save The Prairie Society and the Kansas City
Children’s Library, to name a few, also had the opportunity to
enjoy the beauty of birds and nature through his images on
display, and
Whereas Jerry’s image filled presentations, exploring the
birdlife and natural habitats of many locations both in and
around Chicago, and throughout the world, captivated and
informed thousands of Midwestern birders as they vicariously
traveled with Jerry during one of his photo essay journeys.
For these and other good reasons the Bird Conservation Network
hereby pays tribute to Jerry Kumery, recognizing and honoring
his contributions to birding and bird conservation, and resolves
that this proclamation be permanently entered into the website
of the Bird Conservation Network. His vivid images, coupled with
his understated presentation style, will be missed.
BIRD CONSERVATION NETWORK, by
Dick Riner, President
Mary Lou Mellon, Secretary
Tribute to Jim Landing,
birder, conservationist, ...
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, November 3, 2007
Whereas, long-time birder Jim Landing recently died, and
Whereas Jim made significant contributions to birding, being a
willing mentor to generations of new birders of every age, and
Whereas Jim Landing was an especially vocal and instrumental
supporter of conservation in Lake Calumet, and in raising
consciousness about the importance of the Lake Calumet region,
and
Whereas Jim Landing, among other accomplishments, conceived,
organized and developed the very popular Gull Frolic, and
For these and other good reasons the Bird Conservation Network
hereby resolves that Jim Landing should be honored with high
esteem, and that this proclamation be permanently entered into
the website of the Bird Conservation Network
BIRD CONSERVATION NETWORK, by
Dick Riner, President
Mary Lou Mellon, Secretary
