CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 129Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanAugust 26, 2024 Relative to the East Bay Regional Park Districts 90th anniversary. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 129, as introduced, Bauer-Kahan. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park District has reached a significant milestone, marking 90 years of public service as the largest regional park district in the nation; andWHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park District has grown to encompass 73 regional parks, spanning 126,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails in the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa, offering diverse recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and discovering nature; andWHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park Districts commitment to environmental conservation and the provision of positive experiences in nature has been a cornerstone of its history and mission; andWHEREAS, The visionary efforts of civic leaders in the late 1920s, who, faced with the sudden availability of watershed land in the East Bay Hills, came together to preserve the land forever, balancing environmental conservation with public benefit; andWHEREAS, The collaboration with renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and National Park Services Chief Naturalist Ansel Hall, resulting in the 1930 Olmsted-Hall Report, laid the foundation for the East Bay Regional Park District, bringing national credibility to the cause; andWHEREAS, During the challenging times of the Depression, civic leaders demonstrated unwavering dedication by placing a measure on the ballot in 1934 to establish the East Bay Regional Park District and tax themselves for land preservation, with a resounding 71 percent approval on November 6, 1934; andWHEREAS, On June 4, 1936, the East Bay Regional Park District made its first land acquisitions from the East Bay Municipal Utility District, establishing the inaugural parks, Upper Wildcat Canyon (Tilden) Temescal, and Roundtop (Sibley); andWHEREAS, For nine decades, the East Bay Regional Park District has remained steadfast in its commitment to preserving and protecting open space, providing safe and welcoming parks for recreation, and enhancing the quality of life for the community; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby celebrates and commends the East Bay Regional Park District on its 90th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to environmental conservation, recreation, and community well-being; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly extends its sincere gratitude to the East Bay Regional Park District for its dedication to preserving natural beauty, fostering outdoor enjoyment, and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly encourages all East Bay communities to join in the celebration of the East Bay Regional Park Districts 90 years of milestones and history, participating in the various events and programs throughout the year; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the East Bay Regional Park District as a gesture of our appreciation for its enduring commitment to public service and environmental stewardship and to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 129Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanAugust 26, 2024 Relative to the East Bay Regional Park Districts 90th anniversary. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 129, as introduced, Bauer-Kahan. Digest Key
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 129
Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanAugust 26, 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan
August 26, 2024
Relative to the East Bay Regional Park Districts 90th anniversary.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 129, as introduced, Bauer-Kahan.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park District has reached a significant milestone, marking 90 years of public service as the largest regional park district in the nation; and
WHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park District has grown to encompass 73 regional parks, spanning 126,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails in the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa, offering diverse recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and discovering nature; and
WHEREAS, The East Bay Regional Park Districts commitment to environmental conservation and the provision of positive experiences in nature has been a cornerstone of its history and mission; and
WHEREAS, The visionary efforts of civic leaders in the late 1920s, who, faced with the sudden availability of watershed land in the East Bay Hills, came together to preserve the land forever, balancing environmental conservation with public benefit; and
WHEREAS, The collaboration with renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and National Park Services Chief Naturalist Ansel Hall, resulting in the 1930 Olmsted-Hall Report, laid the foundation for the East Bay Regional Park District, bringing national credibility to the cause; and
WHEREAS, During the challenging times of the Depression, civic leaders demonstrated unwavering dedication by placing a measure on the ballot in 1934 to establish the East Bay Regional Park District and tax themselves for land preservation, with a resounding 71 percent approval on November 6, 1934; and
WHEREAS, On June 4, 1936, the East Bay Regional Park District made its first land acquisitions from the East Bay Municipal Utility District, establishing the inaugural parks, Upper Wildcat Canyon (Tilden) Temescal, and Roundtop (Sibley); and
WHEREAS, For nine decades, the East Bay Regional Park District has remained steadfast in its commitment to preserving and protecting open space, providing safe and welcoming parks for recreation, and enhancing the quality of life for the community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby celebrates and commends the East Bay Regional Park District on its 90th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to environmental conservation, recreation, and community well-being; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly extends its sincere gratitude to the East Bay Regional Park District for its dedication to preserving natural beauty, fostering outdoor enjoyment, and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly encourages all East Bay communities to join in the celebration of the East Bay Regional Park Districts 90 years of milestones and history, participating in the various events and programs throughout the year; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the East Bay Regional Park District as a gesture of our appreciation for its enduring commitment to public service and environmental stewardship and to the author for appropriate distribution.