S.Res. 226 — Agreed to in Senate

III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 226 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Daines, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Collins, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day. Whereas the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2023; 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 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 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for 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.