[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 74 (Thursday, May 15, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S3079]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 450--DESIGNATING MAY 17, 2014, AS ``KIDS TO PARKS 
                                 DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 450

       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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