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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 235 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235
Designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 19, 2025
Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. King, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
Whereas the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2025; 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 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 17, 2025, 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.