[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3709-H3710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NATIONAL PARK WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during 
National Park Week to celebrate America's treasures, our national 
parks.
  For 1 week each April, the National Park Service joins with the 
National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national 
parks, to celebrate National Park Week. This is a time to explore 
amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, and take in 
all the beautiful public lands our Nation has to offer.
  National Park Week began last Saturday, April 21, and runs through 
Sunday, April 29. The theme for National Park Week in 2018 is ``Park 
Stars,'' celebrating everything from starry skies to superstar 
volunteers, park features, and resources.
  Parks, programs, and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to 
explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the national park 
system and public lands. Parks across the

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country have hosted a variety of events throughout the week. Today is 
Military and Veteran Recognition Day. The National Park Service employs 
more than 5,800 Active-Duty veterans in a wide array of careers.
  Mr. Speaker, our national parks are truly remarkable, and I encourage 
everyone to experience their breathtaking beauty.
  Happy National Park Week.

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