[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1020 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1020

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 27, 2010.
Whereas, on January 26, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain 
        National Park Act to establish Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) in 
        the State of Colorado;
Whereas, years ago, the foresight of so many Coloradans to set aside and 
        conserve RMNP benefits so many of us today;
Whereas, the fragile alpine tundra encompasses one-third of RMNP and is one of 
        the largest examples of alpine tundra ecosystems preserved in the 
        National Park System in the lower 48 States;
Whereas, RMNP remains a place for visitors to enjoy the Rocky Mountain West by 
        hiking, backpacking, climbing, biking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, 
        snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding;
Whereas, the National Park Service provides unique outdoor educational 
        opportunities within RMNP and teaches visitors about the diverse park 
        ecosystem, environmental stewardship, wilderness areas, and the 
        principles of Leave No Trace so our recreational areas can be enjoyed by 
        everyone;
Whereas, RMNP is the highest national park in the United States with at least 60 
        mountains higher than 12,000 feet including the highest summit, Longs 
        Peak, at 14,259 feet;
Whereas, the Continental Divide runs through RMNP and the park contains the 
        headwaters of several river systems including the Colorado River;
Whereas, RMNP is consistently one of the top 10 visited national parks in the 
        United States with approximately 3 million visitors every year;
Whereas, on March 30, 2009, 249,339 acres of RMNP's total 265,770 acres was 
        designated as Wilderness Area, thereby conferring the highest level of 
        conservation protection for Federal lands to protect the park's majestic 
        terrain from future development; and
Whereas this designation marks the culmination of decades of work by many 
        committed stakeholders, from the local communities to the Federal 
        Government: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 95th anniversary of 
the signing of the Rocky Mountain National Park Act and commends the National 
Park Service and so many Coloradans for their dedication to preserving this 
region of the Southern Rocky Mountains for future generations to come.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.