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A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park in the State of Hawaii, and designating August 1, 2016, as "Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day".

Introduced: July 14, 2016 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5174)
Jul 14, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5174)
Jul 14, 2016
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates and celebrates Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park on the 100th anniversary of their establishment.

Acknowledges the range of natural and cultural wonders that make up the other national parks and monuments of Hawaii, including:

  • Honouliuli National Monument,
  • Kalaupapa National Historical Park,
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,
  • Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park,
  • Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, and
  • World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.

Encourages the people of Hawaii and of the United States to visit those parks and monuments.

Designates August 1, 2016, as Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5174)

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