[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 401 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 401

        Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2007

 Mr. Thompson of California submitted the following resolution; which 
           was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

Whereas June 2, 2007, is observed as National Trails Day;
Whereas there are over 200,000 miles of trails in the United States, providing 
        access to public lands for recreational and educational opportunities;
Whereas trails enrich communities throughout the United States by helping to 
        protect habitats, watersheds, and cultural and historic artifacts;
Whereas 72.1 percent of all Americans age 16 and older participate in at least 
        one of twenty-two designated outdoor activities, including hiking, 
        backpacking, and trail running;
Whereas National Trails Day events take place in all 50 States, the District of 
        Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands to 
        celebrate trails, recognize volunteers, and maintain local trails;
Whereas thousands of volunteers and event coordinators throughout the United 
        States make National Trails Day events possible; and
Whereas 2007 is the 15th Anniversary Celebration of National Trails Day: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Trails Day; 
        and
            (2) honors the contributions National Trails Day has made 
        to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to discover, learn 
        about, maintain, and celebrate trails.
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