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 104 STAT. 904 PUBLIC LAW 101-417—OCT. 12, 1990 Public Law 101-417 101st Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 12, 1990 To commemorate the centennial of the creation by Congress of Yosemite National [HJ. Res. 398] Park. Whereas the first application of a park concept originated in Yosemite with the grant of 1864 (Federal land given to California for preservation) and since that time the park has played an important role in pioneering park management concepts; Whereas Yosemite National Park was established for the purpose of preservation of the resources that contribute to its uniqueness and attractiveness; Whereas the United States Congress recognized the importance of preserving this great park for future public enjoyment when it established Yosemite National Park; Whereas Yosemite National Park is a showcase of spectacular geological features, including the greatest concentration of granite domes in the world and the largest exposed granite monolith in the world; Whereas Yosemite National Park possesses outstanding recreational values and supreme scenic attractions, including alpine and subalpine wilderness, three groves of giant sequoia trees and thundering waterfalls that are among the world's highest; Whereas Yosemite was the birthplace of the idea of the Sierra Club; Whereas Yosemite plays an important role in wildlife preservation and preserving biological diversity; Whereas Yosemite is a world heritage site which has made a significant contribution to California's cultural heritage, to the national park movement, and to Yosemite's 4,000 years of cultural heritage by Native Americans; Whereas Yosemite provides solitude and inspiration and serves as an outdoor classroom for environmental education; Whereas each year Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of people from around the world; and Whereas Yosemite National Park was established on October 1, 1890, and is the Nation's third oldest national park: Now, therefore, be it 49-139 O - 90 (417)

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