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Kids to Parks Day Proclamation
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WHEREAS, May 20, 2023, is the thirteenth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by the National Park Trust held annually on the third Saturday of May; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day connects kids and families to get outdoors and visit local parks, public lands, and waters; and
WHEREAS, we should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat issues of childhood obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children's appreciation for nature and outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will recognize the importance of recreating responsibly while enjoying the benefits of the outdoors; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Park Commissioners urges all residents in Madison to participate in “Kids to Parks Day” and make time to take on May 20, 2023 to take the children in their lives to a neighborhood, state or national park.