IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 250 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation 
Association. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 21, 2019 
Mr. GRIJALVA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
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 found-
er, and first chief of education of the National Park 
Service, Robert Sterling Yard, led a six-member com-
mittee to develop the articles of incorporation with a pur-
pose ‘‘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 orga-
nizers, policy experts, attorneys, and communications 
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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 mis-
sion 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 to-
gether 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 Asso-
ciation 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 nat-
ural 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 Asso-
ciation; 
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(2) recognizes the National Parks Conservation 
Association for 100 years of protecting and enhanc-
ing 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 As-
sociation continued success during its next 100 years 
as it strives to engage and inspire the public to ad-
vance the mission of America’s National Park Sys-
tem. 
Æ 
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