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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 250 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 250

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation 
                              Association.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 21, 2019

Mr. Grijalva submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation 
                              Association.

Whereas, on May 19, 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association, formerly 
        the National Parks Association, was founded when a group of scientists, 
        artists, and civic leaders met in Washington, DC;
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association founder, and first chief of 
        education of the National Park Service, Robert Sterling Yard, led a six-
        member committee to develop the articles of incorporation with a purpose 
        ``to further the view of national parks as classrooms and museums of 
        nature'';
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association has grown from 1 staff 
        member to a community of organizers, policy experts, attorneys, and 
        communications professionals teaming up with over 1.3 million members 
        and supporters dedicated to advocating for our parks and inspiring 
        future generations;
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association mission of ``protecting and 
        enhancing America's National Park System for present and future 
        generations'' is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago;
Whereas a century after its founding, the National Parks Conservation 
        Association continues to act as a passionate and outspoken defender of 
        America's national parks and represents people from different 
        backgrounds coming together to fulfill this unique mandate to steward 
        our shared lands, independent of government and private business;
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association's founders believed in the 
        vision of the national parks as incredible places deserving protection 
        and preservation for all people, and the National Parks Conservation 
        Association is dedicated to ensuring that all people can share in this 
        vision, regardless of gender, race, or beliefs; and
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association plays a vital role in 
        protecting the places of unparalleled natural wonder, historical 
        significance, and cultural value of the National Park System of the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of 
        the National Parks Conservation Association;
            (2) recognizes the National Parks Conservation Association 
        for 100 years of protecting and enhancing America's National 
        Park System for present and future generations;
            (3) applauds the National Parks Conservation Association 
        for its past, present, and future efforts to advocate for 
        America's National Park System; and
            (4) wishes the National Parks Conservation Association 
        continued success during its next 100 years as it strives to 
        engage and inspire the public to advance the mission of 
        America's National Park System.
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