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2024
No. R-239. House concurrent resolution recognizing July 2024 as Park and Recreation Month in Vermont and designating July 19, 2024 as Vermont Park and Recreation Professionals Day in Vermont.
(H.C.R.180)
Offered by: Representatives Krasnow of South Burlington, LaLonde of South Burlington, Hyman of South Burlington, Minier of South Burlington, and Nugent of South Burlington Whereas, Vermont’s park and recreation programs are an integral part of our State and local communities, and Whereas, their presence in a community promotes an active lifestyle, offers environmental protection, and serves as an economic resource, and Whereas, park and recreation programs support the effectiveness of therapeutic recreational services for persons with disabilities, and Whereas, in 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association established July as
Park and Recreation Month, and, in 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution endorsing this national celebration of our nation’s parks, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly recognizes July 2024 as Park and Recreation Month in
Vermont and designates July 19, 2024 as Vermont Park and Recreation Professionals Day,
and be it further Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association.
VT LEG #375746 v.1