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title: "A resolution designating May 21, 2022, as \"Kids to Parks Day\"."
identifier: "117-SRES-628"
congress: 117
bill_number: 628
bill_type: "SRES"
version_code: "ats"
version_type: "ats"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/117/bills/sres/628"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/628"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T02:01:28.671Z"
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Whereas the 12th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 21, 2022;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; andWhereas 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 itThat the Senate—
  - (1) designates May 21, 2022, 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.