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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 128--COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Mrs. MURRAY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
S. Res. 128
Whereas on May 19, 1919, a group of scientists, artists,
and civic leaders met in Washington, District of Columbia,
and founded the National Parks Association, now known as the
National Parks Conservation Association;
Whereas Robert Sterling Yard, founder of the National Parks
Conservation Association and first Chief of Education of the
National Park Service, led a 6-member committee to develop
the articles of incorporation for the National Parks
Conservation Association ``to further the view of national
parks as classrooms and museums of nature'';
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association has
grown from 1 staff member to a community of organizers,
policy experts, attorneys, communications professionals, and
more than 1,300,000 members and supporters, all dedicated--
(1) to advocating for parks in the United States; and
(2) to inspiring future generations to be good stewards of
public spaces;
Whereas the mission of the National Parks Conservation
Association, ``protecting and enhancing America's National
Park System for present and future generations'', is as
relevant in 2019 as the mission was in 1919;
Whereas, a century after being established, the National
Parks Conservation Association--
(1) continues to act as a passionate and outspoken defender
of the national parks of the United States; and
(2) represents people from different backgrounds coming
together to fulfill a unique mandate to steward publicly
shared land, independent of government and private business;
Whereas the founders of the National Parks Conservation
Association envisioned national parks as incredible places
deserving of protection and preservation for all people;
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association is
dedicated to ensuring that all people can share in that
vision, regardless of gender, race, or religious belief; and
Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association plays a
vital role in protecting places of unparalleled natural
wonder, historical significance, and cultural value within
the National Park System: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of
the National Parks Conservation Association;
(2) recognizes the National Parks Conservation Association
for 100 years of protecting and enhancing the National Park
System for present and future generations;
(3) applauds the past, present, and future efforts of the
National Parks Conservation Association to advocate for the
National Park System; and
(4) wishes the National Parks Conservation Association
continued success during the next 100 years as the National
Parks Conservation Association strives to engage and inspire
the public to advance the mission of the National Park
System.
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