III 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 463 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2012 Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Murkowski, and Mr. Portman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 19, 2012, as National Kids to Parks Day.

Whereas the second annual National Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 19, 2012; Whereas the goal of National Kids to Parks Day is to empower young people and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks of the United States; Whereas, on National Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid National Parks and State and neighborhood parks that are located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States should encourage young people to lead a more active lifestyle, as too many young people in the United States are overweight or obese; Whereas National Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of wholesome fun; and Whereas National Kids to Parks Day aims to broaden the appreciation of young people for nature and the outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates May 19, 2012, as National Kids to Parks Day; (2)recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of the young people of the United States; and (3)calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.