Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted.

Bill: 117-hres-1013
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2022-03-29
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Architecture

Commemorative events and holidays

Land use and conservation

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-29
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, who is considered to be the founder of landscape architecture in the United States.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2022 Mr. Hill (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted.

Whereas April 26, 2022, marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted; Whereas Olmsted was an author, journalist, public official, city planner, landscape architect, and innovator who shaped the American landscape; Whereas Olmsted influenced and designed beautiful and functional landscapes, including Central Park in New York City and other major urban parks and park systems, the United States Capitol Grounds, several State capitals, estates, college campuses, and recreation areas; Whereas Olmsted is remembered as the premier landscape architect in the United States during the 19th century and is considered to be the founder of landscape architecture in the United States; Whereas Olmsted was one of the first individuals to promote the idea of national parks in his 1865 Yosemite Report; Whereas Olmsted believed that thoughtful landscape designs promote community, advance democracy, provide recreational opportunities in urban environments, nurture and invigorate public health, and encourage the development of livable communities; Whereas Olmsted’s sons, associates, and successor firms carried out his philosophy and designs well into the 20th century, including establishing the American Society of Landscape Architects, leaving a tremendous legacy of historic landscapes that continues to benefit the people of the United States and visitors throughout the world; Whereas Olmsted inspired the development of large parks and park systems for public benefit in urban areas, creating a legacy of parks that are a singular feature of the urban experience; and Whereas Olmsted’s landscape designs play a vital role in the enrichment of States across the country and contribute to the quality of life in hundreds of communities across the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted.