A resolution designating May 16, 2015, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 114-sres-179
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-05-14
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health

Commemorative events and holidays

Land use and conservation

Outdoor recreation

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2946-2947; text as passed Senate: CR S2937)

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-05-14
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates May 16, 2015, as National Kids to Parks Day.</p> <p>Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. </p>

action_date: 2015-05-14
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Designates May 16, 2015, as National Kids to Parks Day.</p> <p>Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. </p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 179 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Booker , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 5th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2015; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and 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 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 come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.