A resolution designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, as "National Park Week".

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 167 Designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, as ‘‘National Park Week’’. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES APRIL 11, 2019 Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. KING, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BENNET, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. GARDNER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. REED, Mr. HOEVEN, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. UDALL, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BAR- RASSO, Mr. WARNER, Mr. ENZI, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. COL- LINS, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. TILLIS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. BROWN) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, as ‘‘National Park Week’’. Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellow- stone National Park as the first national park for the en- joyment of the people of the United States; Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress established the Na- tional Park Service with the mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, edu- cation, and inspiration of current and future generations; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:51 Apr 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR167.ATS SR167 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 167 ATS Whereas the National Park Service continues to protect and manage the majestic landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and iconic cultural and historical sites of the United States; Whereas the units of the National Park System can be found in every State and many territories of the United States and many of the units embody the rich natural and cul- tural heritage of the United States, reflect a unique na- tional story through people and places, and offer count- less opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, cultural exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration; Whereas the national parks of the United States continue to attract record-breaking numbers of visitors, with approxi- mately 318,200,000 recreational visits to these incredible places in 2018, the third highest level since recordkeeping began in 1904; Whereas visits and visitors to the national parks of the United States are important economic drivers for the economy, responsible for an estimated $18,200,000,000 in spending in 2017; Whereas the dedicated employees of the National Park Serv- ice carry out their mission to protect the national parks of the United States so that the vibrant culture, diverse wildlife, and priceless resources of the parks will endure for perpetuity; and Whereas the people of the United States have inherited the remarkable legacy of the National Park System and are entrusted with the preservation of the National Park Sys- tem throughout its second century: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:51 Apr 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR167.ATS SR167 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 167 ATS (1) designates the week of April 20, 2019, 1 through April 28, 2019, as ‘‘National Park Week’’; 2 and 3 (2) encourages the people of the United States 4 and the world to visit and experience the treasured 5 national parks of the United States. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:51 Apr 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR167.ATS SR167 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS