Summary

Designates the week beginning October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week and asks the public to observe it with appropriate events and activities. The resolution praises the National Wildlife Refuge System for conserving wildlife and habitat, supporting recreation (including hunting and fishing), aiding local economies, providing environmental education, and partnering with Tribes and underserved urban communities, and it affirms support for the Fish and Wildlife Service’s management of refuge lands for current and future generations.

• Names the week beginning October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
• Recognizes the National Wildlife Refuge System’s conservation, recreation, volunteer, and economic roles.
• Encourages public observance with events and activities to highlight refuges and their opportunities.
• Specifically notes recreational uses including hunting and fishing and educational outreach.
• Affirms support for the Fish and Wildlife Service’s management of refuge lands for present and future generations.
• Does not authorize funding, change law, or impose new requirements—symbolic, awareness-focused resolution.
• Highlights partnerships with Tribes and efforts to reach underserved urban communities.