,,iii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #aic ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #g1 #bjai,mr4 ,wyden 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,alexander1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 and ,mr4 ,heinrich7 submitted the following resolution2 which was considered and agreed to ,,resolution ,designating ,may #ah1 #bjai1 as ,kids to ,parks ,day4 ,whereas the #ith annual ,kids to ,parks ,day will be celebrated on ,may #ah1 #bjai2 ,whereas the goals of ,kids to ,parks ,day are-- 7#a7 to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship2 7#b7 to empower young people2 and 7#c7 to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas1 on ,kids to ,parks ,day1 individuals from rural and urban areas of the ,united ,states can be reintroduced to the splendid national1 ,state1 and neighborhood parks 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 ,states1 young and old1 should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles2 ,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 active1 wholesome fun2 and ,whereas ,kids to ,parks ,day will-- 7#a7 broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people2 7#b7 foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks2 and 7#c7 facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 designates ,may #ah1 #bjai1 as ,kids to ,parks ,day2 7#b7 recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 encourages the people of the ,united ,states to observe ,kids to ,parks ,day with appropriate programs1 ceremonies1 and activities4