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116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 574
Designating the week of April 18, 2020, through April 26, 2020, as ‘‘National
Park Week’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 13, 2020
Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. KING, Ms. MCSALLY, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr.
CRAMER, Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. GARDNER, Mr.
HEINRICH, Mr. BARRASSO, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. COONS, Mr.
PORTMAN, Mr. WARNER, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CARPER, Mr. ALEXANDER,
Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. ENZI, Mr. REED, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mrs. FEIN-
STEIN, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. KAINE, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. UDALL,
Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. BENNET, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. STA-
BENOW, and Mr. BLUNT) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating the week of April 18, 2020, through April 26,
2020, 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;
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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 visits and visitors to the national parks of the
United States are important economic drivers for the
economy, responsible for $20,200,000,000 in spending in
2018;
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—
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(1) designates the week of April 18, 2020,
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through April 26, 2020, as ‘‘National Park Week’’;
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and
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(2) encourages the people of the United States
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and the world to virtually visit, experience, and sup-
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port the treasured national parks of the United
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States while protecting public health during the
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coronavirus pandemic.
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