[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 65 (Thursday, April 15, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 159--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2021, THROUGH 
               APRIL 25, 2021, AS ``NATIONAL PARK WEEK''

  Mr. KING (for himself, Mr. Daines, Mr. Markey, Mr. Rubio, Ms. 
Cantwell, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Reed, Mr. Portman, Mr. Manchin, Ms. Collins, 
Ms. Smith, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Warner, Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Burr, 
Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Tillis, 
Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Cassidy, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Cortez 
Masto, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Coons, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Bennet, 
Ms. Hassan, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Braun, Mr. Young, Mr. Scott 
of Florida, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. 
Graham, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. 
Merkley, Mr. Carper, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Tester) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 159

       Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone 
     National Park as the first national park for the enjoyment of 
     the people of the United States;
       Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress established the 
     National Park Service with the mission to preserve unimpaired 
     the natural and cultural resources and values of the National 
     Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of 
     current and future generations;
       Whereas the National Park Service continues to protect and 
     manage the majestic landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and 
     iconic cultural and historical sites of the United States;
       Whereas the units of the National Park System can be found 
     in every State and many territories of the United States and 
     many of the units embody the rich natural and cultural 
     heritage of the United States, reflect a unique national 
     story through people and places, and offer countless 
     opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, cultural 
     exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration;
       Whereas visits and visitors to the national parks of the 
     United States are important economic drivers for the economy, 
     responsible for $21,000,000,000 in spending in 2019;
       Whereas the dedicated employees of the National Park 
     Service carry out their mission to protect the units of the 
     national parks system of the United States so that the 
     vibrant culture, diverse wildlife, and priceless resources of 
     these unique places will endure for perpetuity; and
       Whereas the people of the United States have inherited the 
     remarkable legacy of the National Park System and are 
     entrusted with the preservation of the National Park System 
     throughout its second century: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of April 17, 2021, through April 
     25, 2021, as ``National Park Week''; and
       (2) encourages the people of the United States and the 
     world to responsibly visit, experience, and support the 
     treasured national parks of the United States while 
     protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

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