HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Park Week PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, National Park Week is a time to celebrate and appreciate the natural beauty and cultural
heritage of our country's national parks; and
WHEREAS, Olympic National Park in Washington State is a shining example of the diversity and
richness of our nation's protected lands; and
WHEREAS, Olympic National Park has a rich history, with eight contemporary tribes of the Olympic
Peninsula-the Makah, Quileute, Hoh, Quinault, Skokomish, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Jamestown S'Klallam,
and Lower Elwha Klallam - having lived in this area since time immemorial and continuing to maintain strong
relationships to the lands and waters now within Olympic National Park; and
WHEREAS, since the 1880s, the Olympic Peninsula's spectacular mountains, rain forest, and unique
wildlife have captured the attention of visitors, park advocates, and naturalists; and
WHEREAS, in 1938 President Franklin Roosevelt signed an act designating Olympic National Park,
which has since received international recognition, as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1976 by
UNESCO and as a World Heritage Site in 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic National Park protects a diverse and pristine ecosystem that provides
essential environmental benefits, such as water filtration, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we celebrate National Park Week by recognizing
the beauty and history of the Olympic National Park. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
hereby proclaims April 19-27, 2025 as
National Park Week
and encourages all residents to enjoy their national parks.
APPROVED this 21th day of April, 2025
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight,Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: April 20,2025
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the week of April 19-27,2025 as National
Park Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places and discover stories of history and culture.
During this week parks across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital
experiences. National Park Week is a wonderful time to celebrate the work done by the National Park
Foundation(NPF) and their partners to ensure parks thrive and spark wonder for generations to come.
The National Park Service will offer fee-free entrance to national parks during National Park Week in
2025. The free admission days are designed to encourage discovery and visitation of the country's
variety of national parks. With at least one in every state, national parks are accessible places to
visit to refresh body, mind and spirit.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the week of April 19-27, 2025 as National Park Week
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCa , County Administrator Da