,,iii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #adh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #af1 #bjac ,mr4 ,udall of ,colorado 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,portman1 and ,mr4 ,wyden7 submitted the following resolution2 which was considered and agreed to ,,resolution ,designating ,may #ah1 #bjac1 as ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day4 ,whereas the third annual ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day will be celebrated on ,may #ah1 #bjac2 ,whereas the goal of ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day is to empower young people and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas1 on ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day1 individuals from rural and urban areas of the ,united ,states can be reintroduced to the splendid ,national ,parks and ,state and neighborhood parks that are located in their communities2 ,whereas communities across the ,united ,states offer a variety of natural resources and public land1 often with free access1 to individuals seeking outdoor recreation2 ,whereas the people of the ,united ,states should encourage young people to lead a more active lifestyle1 as too many young people in the ,united ,states are overweight or obese2 ,whereas ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of wholesome fun2 and ,whereas ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day aims to broaden the appreciation of young people for nature and the outdoors3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 designates ,may #ah1 #bjac1 as ,national ,kids to ,parks ,day2 7#b7 recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of the young people of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 calls on the people of the ,united ,states to observe the day with appropriate programs1 ceremonies1 and activities4