[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1234 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1234

  Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 16, 2024

 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Harder of California, 
  Mr. Khanna, Ms. Lee of California, and Mr. Swalwell) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 
                               Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.

Whereas the East Bay Regional Park District has reached a significant milestone, 
        marking 90 years of public service as the largest regional park district 
        in the Nation;
Whereas the Park District has grown to encompass 73 regional parks, spanning 
        126,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles 
        of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, offering diverse 
        recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback 
        riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and discovering nature;
Whereas the Park District's commitment to environmental conservation and the 
        provision of positive experiences in nature has been a cornerstone of 
        its history and mission;
Whereas the visionary efforts of civic leaders in the late 1920s, who, faced 
        with the sudden availability of watershed land in the East Bay hills, 
        came together to preserve the land forever, balancing environmental 
        conservation with public benefit;
Whereas the collaboration with renowned landscape architect Frederick Law 
        Olmsted, Jr., and National Park Service's Chief Naturalist Ansel Hall, 
        resulting in the 1930 Olmsted-Hall report, laid the foundation for the 
        East Bay Regional Park District, bringing national credibility to the 
        cause;
Whereas, during the challenging times of the Depression, civic leaders 
        demonstrated unwavering dedication by placing a measure on the ballot in 
        1934 to establish the Park District and tax themselves for land 
        preservation, with a resounding 71 percent approval on November 6, 1934;
Whereas, on June 4, 1936, the District made its first land acquisitions from the 
        East Bay Municipal Utility District, establishing the inaugural parks--
        Upper Wildcat Canyon (Tilden), Temescal, and Round Top (Sibley); and
Whereas, for 9 decades, the East Bay Regional Park District has remained 
        steadfast in its commitment to preserving and protecting open space, 
        providing safe and welcoming parks for recreation, and enhancing the 
        quality of life for the community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) the House of Representatives--
                    (A) celebrates and commends the East Bay Regional 
                Park District on its 90th anniversary, recognizing its 
                significant contributions to environmental 
                conservation, recreation, and community well-being;
                    (B) extends sincere gratitude to the Park District 
                for its dedication to preserving natural beauty, 
                fostering outdoor enjoyment, and creating a lasting 
                legacy for generations to come; and
                    (C) encourages all East Bay communities to join in 
                the celebration of the Park District's 90 years of 
                milestones and history, participating in the various 
                events and programs; and
            (2) this resolution be presented to the East Bay Regional 
        Park District as a gesture of appreciation for its enduring 
        commitment to public service and environmental stewardship.
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