[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 123 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 123

          Designating May 20, 2017, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 7, 2017

 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Portman, Mr. 
 Booker, and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
          Designating May 20, 2017, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.

Whereas the 7th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2017;
Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation 
        and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and 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 and urban areas of the 
        United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and 
        neighborhood parks 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 active, wholesome fun; 
        and
Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the 
        outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and 
        healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance 
        while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 20, 2017, as ``Kids to Parks Day'';
            (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the 
        preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the 
        young people of the United States; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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