Amended IN Senate May 29, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 112Introduced by Senator Allen Senators Allen, De Len, Hertzberg, Lara, Portantino, and SternMay 16, 2018Relative to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 112, as amended, Allen. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which was formed after local residents organized to take action to preserve open-space and recreational lands in the Santa Monica Mountains and protect those lands from uncontrolled development; and WHEREAS, Congressman Anthony C. Beilenson introduced federal legislation to establish the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area following a concerted local campaign; and WHEREAS, In 1978, the United States Congress established the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with state and local governments; and WHEREAS, Thirty years ago, the Santa Monica Mountains Fund was created by the Santa Monica Mountains Parklands Association formed by concerned citizens to represent the interests of the public in the development of parklands and recreational opportunities in the Santa Monica Mountains, and to provide the public with an opportunity to contribute to programs that protect lands in the Santa Monica Mountains; and WHEREAS, The Santa Monica Mountains Fund has provided financial support for a variety of interesting programs in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, including wildlife preservation, mountain lion protection, and educational presentations, and funding for many hiking, biking, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, The staff of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund continues to work in close partnership with federal and state park agencies that operate in the Santa Monica Mountains, and the fund sponsors scientific research and student internships that contribute to the success of projects to preserve and enhance open-space land and wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains; and WHEREAS, The preservation of lands in the Santa Monica Mountains could not have been achieved accomplished without the collaborative effort and actions of members of the local community who worked together to protect mountain lands; and WHEREAS, This year the people of California will celebrate 40 years since the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and focus on the future as we look ahead to the next generation of park stewards who will be charged with preserving and enhancing valuable natural resources and lands in the Santa Monica Mountains; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes 2018 as the 40th anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and urges all involved public agencies and the local community to continue to work collaboratively on the successful management of the recreation area for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
Amended IN Senate May 29, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 112Introduced by Senator Allen Senators Allen, De Len, Hertzberg, Lara, Portantino, and SternMay 16, 2018Relative to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 112, as amended, Allen. Digest Key
Amended IN Senate May 29, 2018
Amended IN Senate May 29, 2018
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution No. 112
Introduced by Senator Allen Senators Allen, De Len, Hertzberg, Lara, Portantino, and SternMay 16, 2018
Introduced by Senator Allen Senators Allen, De Len, Hertzberg, Lara, Portantino, and Stern
May 16, 2018
Relative to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 112, as amended, Allen.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which was formed after local residents organized to take action to preserve open-space and recreational lands in the Santa Monica Mountains and protect those lands from uncontrolled development; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Anthony C. Beilenson introduced federal legislation to establish the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area following a concerted local campaign; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, the United States Congress established the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, Thirty years ago, the Santa Monica Mountains Fund was created by the Santa Monica Mountains Parklands Association formed by concerned citizens to represent the interests of the public in the development of parklands and recreational opportunities in the Santa Monica Mountains, and to provide the public with an opportunity to contribute to programs that protect lands in the Santa Monica Mountains; and
WHEREAS, The Santa Monica Mountains Fund has provided financial support for a variety of interesting programs in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, including wildlife preservation, mountain lion protection, and educational presentations, and funding for many hiking, biking, and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The staff of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund continues to work in close partnership with federal and state park agencies that operate in the Santa Monica Mountains, and the fund sponsors scientific research and student internships that contribute to the success of projects to preserve and enhance open-space land and wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains; and
WHEREAS, The preservation of lands in the Santa Monica Mountains could not have been achieved accomplished without the collaborative effort and actions of members of the local community who worked together to protect mountain lands; and
WHEREAS, This year the people of California will celebrate 40 years since the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and focus on the future as we look ahead to the next generation of park stewards who will be charged with preserving and enhancing valuable natural resources and lands in the Santa Monica Mountains; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes 2018 as the 40th anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and urges all involved public agencies and the local community to continue to work collaboratively on the successful management of the recreation area for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.