[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1753]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 226--DESIGNATING MAY 20, 2023, AS ``KIDS TO PARKS 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Daines, Mrs. Capito, Ms. 
Collins, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 226

       Whereas the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day will be 
     celebrated on May 20, 2023;
       Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are--
       (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible 
     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, 
     suburban, 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 enjoy 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 20, 2023, as ``Kids to Parks Day'';
       (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the 
     preservation of open spaces for 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 safe family trips to parks.

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