IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1234 
Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 16, 2024 
Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HARDER of California, 
Mr. KHANNA, Ms. LEE of California, and Mr. SWALWELL) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Re-
sources 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th 
anniversary. 
Whereas the East Bay Regional Park District has reached a 
significant milestone, marking 90 years of public service 
as the largest regional park district in the Nation; 
Whereas the Park District has grown to encompass 73 re-
gional parks, spanning 126,000 acres of parklands, 55 
miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails in Ala-
meda and Contra Costa Counties, offering diverse rec-
reational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, 
horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, 
and discovering nature; 
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•HRES 1234 IH 
Whereas the Park District’s commitment to environmental 
conservation and the provision of positive experiences in 
nature has been a cornerstone of its history and mission; 
Whereas the visionary efforts of civic leaders in the late 
1920s, who, faced with the sudden availability of water-
shed land in the East Bay hills, came together to pre-
serve the land forever, balancing environmental conserva-
tion with public benefit; 
Whereas the collaboration with renowned landscape architect 
Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., and National Park Service’s 
Chief Naturalist Ansel Hall, resulting in the 1930 
Olmsted-Hall report, laid the foundation for the East 
Bay Regional Park District, bringing national credibility 
to the cause; 
Whereas, during the challenging times of the Depression, 
civic leaders demonstrated unwavering dedication by plac-
ing a measure on the ballot in 1934 to establish the Park 
District and tax themselves for land preservation, with a 
resounding 71 percent approval on November 6, 1934; 
Whereas, on June 4, 1936, the District made its first land 
acquisitions from the East Bay Municipal Utility Dis-
trict, establishing the inaugural parks—Upper Wildcat 
Canyon (Tilden), Temescal, and Round Top (Sibley); and 
Whereas, for 9 decades, the East Bay Regional Park District 
has remained steadfast in its commitment to preserving 
and protecting open space, providing safe and welcoming 
parks for recreation, and enhancing the quality of life for 
the community: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 1234 IH 
(A) celebrates and commends the East Bay 
Regional Park District on its 90th anniversary, 
recognizing its significant contributions to envi-
ronmental conservation, recreation, and commu-
nity well-being; 
(B) extends sincere gratitude to the Park 
District for its dedication to preserving natural 
beauty, fostering outdoor enjoyment, and cre-
ating a lasting legacy for generations to come; 
and 
(C) encourages all East Bay communities 
to join in the celebration of the Park District’s 
90 years of milestones and history, partici-
pating in the various events and programs; and 
(2) this resolution be presented to the East Bay 
Regional Park District as a gesture of appreciation 
for its enduring commitment to public service and 
environmental stewardship. 
Æ 
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