[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 70 (Thursday, May 19, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3184]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 192--DESIGNATING MAY 21, 2011, AS ``NATIONAL KIDS TO 
                              PARKS DAY''

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself, Mr. Burr, Mr. Bingaman, and Ms. 
Murkowski) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 192

       Whereas the first National Kids to Parks Day will be 
     celebrated on May 21, 2011;
       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, rural and urban 
     Americans alike can be reintroduced to the splendid National, 
     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 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
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 21, 2011, 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.

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