A resolution recognizing the 56th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 684 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 684 Recognizing the 56th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2026 Ms. Baldwin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the 56th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson. Whereas Earth Day is observed annually around the world to demonstrate support for preserving, protecting, and defending the environment, the planet, and the inhabitants of the planet; Whereas Senator Gaylord Nelson, a native of Clear Lake, Wisconsin-- (1) established Earth Day as an event and movement led by young people; (2) is recognized as one of the leading environmentalists of the 20th century; and (3) received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his public leadership; Whereas the Ear…