[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3689]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 686--DESIGNATING MAY 18, 2024, AS ``KIDS TO PARKS 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. King, Ms. Collins, Ms. 
Hirono, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 686

       Whereas the 14th annual Kids to Parks Day will be 
     celebrated on May 18, 2024;
       Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to--
       (1) promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible 
     environmental stewardship;
       (2) empower young people; and
       (3) 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 celebrating 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, 2024, as ``Kids to Parks Day'';
       (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the 
     preservation of open spaces in promoting 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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