A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE june 2025 AS "South Carolina Trails MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA and to encourage residents to take advantage of the abundance of trails in this State and enjoy the health, learning, and social benefits that can be derived from their use.

 

Whereas, the Palmetto State is blessed with an abundance of trails for walking, cycling, and hiking that provide countless health, learning, and social benefits for their users; and

 

Whereas, these trails help users connect with South Carolina's multitude of natural treasures, ranging from waterfalls and spectacular mountain views in the Upstate, rolling hills and placid lakes in the Midlands, wide marshes and intriguing swamps in the Lowcountry, and sandy beaches and ocean breezes along the coast; and

 

Whereas, by enabling people to spend time in nature, these trails facilitate the ability of users to enjoy numerous associated health benefits, including reductions in diabetes and obesity, improvements in cardiovascular health, increases in strength and balance, and enhancements in mental outlook through stress reduction, relaxation, and social interaction; and

 

Whereas, these trails provide an ideal place for hiking, which can provide opportunities to strengthen family ties and friendships. Working to maintain and protect a local trail can help provide a greater sense of community pride and collective achievement; and

 

Whereas, the presence and availability of trails can enhance the overall quality of life in our communities and attract new residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the State; and

 

Whereas, the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Parks Service along with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service have partnered to support National Trails Day on June 7, 2025. South Carolina is proud to support a similar initiative in this State.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize June 2025 as "South Carolina Trails Month" in South Carolina and encourage residents to take advantage of the abundance of trails in this State and enjoy the health, learning, and social benefits that can be derived from their use.

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