A resolution designating May 18, 2019, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 116-sres-193
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-05-07
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: 2019-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR S2700)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-05-07
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day.</p> <p>The resolution 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: 2019-05-07
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day.</p> <p>The resolution 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 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 193 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2019 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Booker , Mr. Portman , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2019; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are— (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to 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— (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 18, 2019, 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 Kids to Parks Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.