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A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
Designating May 17, 2025, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.
Summary
This Senate resolution designates May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day" and recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and access to public lands in promoting the health and well-being of young people in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the goals of Kids to Parks Day, including promoting healthy outdoor recreation, encouraging responsible environmental stewardship, and fostering family engagement with national, state, and neighborhood parks. The resolution encourages people across the United States to observe the day by taking families on safe trips to parks in their communities.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
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Actions (3)
- May 19, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974) · senate
- May 19, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- May 19, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 19, 2025
Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. King, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating May 17, 2025, as “Kids to Parks Day”.
Whereas the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2025; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are—
(1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible 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, suburban, 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 enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas celebrating 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
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates May 17, 2025, as “Kids to Parks Day”;
(2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting 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 safe family trips to parks. <all>
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