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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 193
Designating May 18, 2019, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 7, 2019
Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms.
HIRONO, and Mr. HEINRICH) submitted the following resolution; which
was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating May 18, 2019, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’.
Whereas the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated
on May 18, 2019;
Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are—
(1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and envi-
ronmental stewardship;
(2) to empower young people; and
(3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit
the parks and public land of the United States;
Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and
urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to
the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks lo-
cated in their communities;
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Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety
of natural resources and public land, often with free ac-
cess, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation;
Whereas the people of the United States, young and old,
should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active
lifestyles;
Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to
take a break from their busy lives and come together for
a day of active, wholesome fun; and
Whereas Kids to Parks Day will—
(1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the out-
doors in young people;
(2) foster a safe setting for independent play and
healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and
(3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening com-
munities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) designates May 18, 2019, as ‘‘Kids to
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Parks Day’’;
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(2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recre-
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ation and the preservation of open spaces to the
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health and education of the young people of the
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United States; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe Kids to Parks Day with appropriate pro-
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grams, ceremonies, and activities.
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