[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1234 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1234
Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 16, 2024
Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Harder of California,
Mr. Khanna, Ms. Lee of California, and Mr. Swalwell) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural
Resources
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RESOLUTION
Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.
Whereas the East Bay Regional Park District has reached a significant milestone,
marking 90 years of public service as the largest regional park district
in the Nation;
Whereas the Park District has grown to encompass 73 regional parks, spanning
126,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles
of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, offering diverse
recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback
riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and discovering nature;
Whereas the Park District's commitment to environmental conservation and the
provision of positive experiences in nature has been a cornerstone of
its history and mission;
Whereas the visionary efforts of civic leaders in the late 1920s, who, faced
with the sudden availability of watershed land in the East Bay hills,
came together to preserve the land forever, balancing environmental
conservation with public benefit;
Whereas the collaboration with renowned landscape architect Frederick Law
Olmsted, Jr., and National Park Service's Chief Naturalist Ansel Hall,
resulting in the 1930 Olmsted-Hall report, laid the foundation for the
East Bay Regional Park District, bringing national credibility to the
cause;
Whereas, during the challenging times of the Depression, civic leaders
demonstrated unwavering dedication by placing a measure on the ballot in
1934 to establish the Park District and tax themselves for land
preservation, with a resounding 71 percent approval on November 6, 1934;
Whereas, on June 4, 1936, the District made its first land acquisitions from the
East Bay Municipal Utility District, establishing the inaugural parks--
Upper Wildcat Canyon (Tilden), Temescal, and Round Top (Sibley); and
Whereas, for 9 decades, the East Bay Regional Park District has remained
steadfast in its commitment to preserving and protecting open space,
providing safe and welcoming parks for recreation, and enhancing the
quality of life for the community: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That--
(1) the House of Representatives--
(A) celebrates and commends the East Bay Regional
Park District on its 90th anniversary, recognizing its
significant contributions to environmental
conservation, recreation, and community well-being;
(B) extends sincere gratitude to the Park District
for its dedication to preserving natural beauty,
fostering outdoor enjoyment, and creating a lasting
legacy for generations to come; and
(C) encourages all East Bay communities to join in
the celebration of the Park District's 90 years of
milestones and history, participating in the various
events and programs; and
(2) this resolution be presented to the East Bay Regional
Park District as a gesture of appreciation for its enduring
commitment to public service and environmental stewardship.
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