[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 70 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3238]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 463--DESIGNATING MAY 19, 2012, AS ``NATIONAL KIDS TO 
                              PARKS DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 463

       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
       Resolved, 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.

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