A resolution designating May 20, 2023, as "Kids to Parks Day".

III 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 226 Designating May 20, 2023, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 18, 2023 Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. DAINES, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. HEINRICH) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judici- ary MAY 31 (legislative day, MAY 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2023, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’. Whereas the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day will be cele- brated on May 20, 2023; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are— (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and re- sponsible environmental 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, sub- urban, and urban areas of the United States can be re- VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:47 Jun 01, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR226.ATS SR226 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 SRES 226 ATS introduced to the splendid national, State, and neighbor- hood parks located in their communities; 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 enjoy a day of ac- tive, 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— 1 (1) designates May 20, 2023, as ‘‘Kids to 2 Parks Day’’; 3 (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recre- 4 ation and the preservation of open spaces for the 5 health and education of the young people of the 6 United States; and 7 VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:47 Jun 01, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR226.ATS SR226 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 SRES 226 ATS (3) encourages the people of the United States 1 to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips 2 to parks. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:47 Jun 01, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR226.ATS SR226 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS