House Joint Resolution 667, sponsored by Hemmer, recognizes the Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center at Radnor Lake on its tenth anniversary. Opened in 2015, this 550-foot boardwalk and aviary complex serves as the focal point for Tennessee State Parks' birds-of-prey programming, providing visitors with unique educational opportunities. The facility is wheelchair-accessible and allows for close observation of non-releasable birds of prey, which are housed there due to permanent injuries. The center features seven birds, including a great horned owl, a red-tailed hawk, a vulture, a golden eagle, and three bald eagles, all cared for in customized habitats.

The resolution highlights the partnership between the State of Tennessee and the public, emphasizing the training provided to park staff by Wings to Soar to enhance their skills in caring for these birds and delivering high-quality educational programs. Over the past decade, the Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center has successfully educated and entertained visitors of all ages while ensuring a safe environment for the birds. The resolution concludes by extending best wishes for the center's continued success.