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117TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 159 

Designating the week of April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as ‘‘National 

Park Week’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

APRIL 15, 2021 

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 

RESOLUTION 

Designating the week of April 17, 2021, through April 25, 

2021, as ‘‘National Park Week’’. 

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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) designates the week of April 17, 2021, 

3 through April 25, 2021, as ‘‘National Park Week’’; 

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1 (2) encourages the people of the United States 

2 and the world to responsibly visit, experience, and 

3 support the treasured national parks of the United 

4 States while protecting public health during the 

5 coronavirus pandemic. 

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