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10 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes the 100th
11 anniversary of the National Park System.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This resolution:
14 ▸ recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern National Park
15 System.
16 Special Clauses:
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19 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
20 WHEREAS, the majestic landscapes of National Parks are touchstones of our shared
21 history and culture;
22 WHEREAS, appreciation of National Parks span geographic region, ethnic background,
23 age, economic circumstance, and political persuasion;
24 WHEREAS, National Parks serve as anchors to greater urban park systems and
25 contribute to the physical and aesthetic quality of urban neighborhoods;
26 WHEREAS, the National Parks in Utah are valuable contributors to job opportunities,
27 youth development, public health, and community building;
28 WHEREAS, National Parks are economic engines critical to supporting residential,
29 commercial, and community development activities in cities and towns across America;
30 WHEREAS, Utah's National Parks provide affordable, safe, and inspiring places for
31 people to play, exercise, and relax;
32 WHEREAS, every dollar invested in National Park operations generates $10 for local
33 economies;
34 WHEREAS, every two park service jobs yield one job outside the park;
35 WHEREAS, National Parks in Utah draw international tourists to our cities;
36 WHEREAS, eight of the top 25 tourist destinations in America are National Park units;
37 WHEREAS, Utah's National Parks exemplify the American spirit, rugged yet naturally
38 beautiful;
39 WHEREAS, National Parks inspire the future but remind us of the past and those that
40 have sacrificed so much to share the beauty with our generation;
41 WHEREAS, National Parks remind us that we have a sacred trust to pass their beauty
42 on to the generations to come;
43 WHEREAS, Utah is proud to host five National Parks;
44 WHEREAS, Utah's five National Parks provide a way to encourage families, visitors,
45 and Utahns to explore the beautiful vistas and venues and flora and fauna that make Utah a
46 uniquely beautiful state;
47 WHEREAS, Utah's five National Parks serve as backdrops for Hollywood movies,
48 scout hikes, and family picnics;
49 WHEREAS, the National Park Service recently reported that the national monuments,
50 the national historic site, and the "Mighty 5" National Parks located in Utah combine to
51 contribute $1 billion annually to the Utah economy;
52 WHEREAS, the nation is marking the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern
53 National Park system in 2016; and
54 WHEREAS, since 1916, the National Park system has grown to include not only the
55 most splendid examples of America's unsurpassed natural and scenic heritage, but also the
56 special places, artifacts, and stories of our nation's birth, our struggles and triumphs as a
57 people, and the shared values that unite us:
58 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
59 Governor concurring therein, recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern
60 National Park system.
61 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of
62 the United States, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United
63 States House of Representatives, the National Park Service, the Governor's Office of Economic
64 Development, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, and the members of Utah's
65 congressional delegation.