[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 450 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 450

          Designating May 17, 2014, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 15, 2014

Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Portman, and Mr. 
  Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
          Designating May 17, 2014, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.

Whereas the 4th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2014;
Whereas the goal of 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 Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the 
        United States are reintroduced to the splendid Federal, 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, 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 come together for a day of wholesome fun; and
Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden the appreciation of young people for 
        nature and the outdoors: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 17, 2014, as ``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.
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