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III
117TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 228
Designating May 15, 2021, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 20, 2021
Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms.
HIRONO, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. BURR) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating May 15, 2021, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’.
Whereas the 11th annual Kids to Parks Day will be cele-
brated on May 15, 2021;
Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to—
(1) promote healthy outdoor recreation and respon-
sible 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, sub-
urban, and urban areas of the United States can be re-
introduced to the splendid National, State, and neighbor-
hood parks located in their communities;
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Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety
of natural resources and public land, often with free ac-
cess, 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 ac-
tive, wholesome fun; and
Whereas Kids to Parks Day will—
(1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the out-
doors in young people;
(2) foster a safe setting for independent play and
healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and
(3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening com-
munities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) designates May 15, 2021, as ‘‘Kids to
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Parks Day’’;
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(2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recre-
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ation and the preservation of open spaces for the
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health and education of the young people of the
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United States; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips
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to parks.
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