[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2700]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 193--DESIGNATING MAY 18, 2019, AS ``KIDS TO PARKS 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Booker, Mr. Portman, Ms. 
Hirono, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 193

       Whereas the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated 
     on May 18, 2019;
       Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are--
       (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental 
     stewardship;
       (2) to empower young people; and
       (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the 
     parks and public land of the United States;

       Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and 
     urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the 
     splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks 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 active, wholesome fun; and
       Whereas Kids to Parks Day will--
       (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in 
     young people;
       (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy 
     adventure in neighborhood parks; and
       (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening 
     communities: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 18, 2019, as ``Kids to Parks Day'';
       (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the 
     preservation of open spaces to the health and education of 
     the young people of the United States; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     Kids to Parks Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
     activities.

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