H.Res. 401 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 5, 2007 • 2:17 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 14, 2007

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

May 14, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

May 18, 2007

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Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

June 5, 2007 • 2:14 PM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5933)

June 5, 2007 • 2:14 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.

June 5, 2007 • 2:14 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5933)

June 5, 2007 • 2:17 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5933)

June 5, 2007 • 2:17 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 5, 2007 • 2:17 PM

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Rep. Donna M. ChristensenD-VI · Jun 5, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 401) supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 401) supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the resolution under consideration.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

House Resolution 401 was introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson). It expresses the support of the House of Representatives of the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

I want to commend Representative Thompson for his efforts to bring congressional recognition to this important annual event. This resolution is timely, given that the 15th anniversary celebration of National Trails Day was this past Saturday.

National Trails Day is a long-standing event that is dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and protecting America's magnificent trail system. It was started by the American Hiking Society in 1993. Its goals are to raise awareness of trail, to celebrate our incredible national network of trails, and to honor and thank trail volunteers and partners.

National Trails Day events take place in local, State, and Federal public lands from coast to coast. Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, trail dedications, workshops, park clean-ups, trail work projects, and much, much more.

Last year, more than 100,000 trail enthusiasts across the country participated in over 1,000 National Trails Day events. At those events, volunteers contributed nearly 150,000 hours of labor to establishing, maintaining, and cleaning up trails across the country. Trail events take place in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and my district, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many Federal agencies, non-profits, local groups, and corporate sponsors are all proud partners in supporting this annual event.

Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 401 honors the contributions that National Trails Day has made to inspire the public to discover, learn about, maintain and celebrate trails. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Chris CannonR-UT-3 · Jun 5, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume and rise in support of House Resolution 401. House Resolution 401 has been adequately explained by the majority. I thank the gentlelady, and…

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Engrossed in HouseIssued June 5, 2007

H. RES. 401

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

June 5, 2007

RESOLUTION

Whereas June 2, 2007, is observed as National Trails Day;

Whereas there are over 200,000 miles of trails in the United States, providing access to public lands for recreational and educational opportunities;

Whereas trails enrich communities throughout the United States by helping to protect habitats, watersheds, and cultural and historic artifacts;

Whereas 72.1 percent of all Americans age 16 and older participate in at least one of twenty-two designated outdoor activities, including hiking, backpacking, and trail running;

Whereas National Trails Day events take place in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands to celebrate trails, recognize volunteers, and maintain local trails;

Whereas thousands of volunteers and event coordinators throughout the United States make National Trails Day events possible; and

Whereas 2007 is the 15th Anniversary Celebration of National Trails Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the goals and ideals of National Trails Day; and

(2)

honors the contributions National Trails Day has made to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to discover, learn about, maintain, and celebrate trails.

Clerk.