This resolution officially designates the week beginning on October 12, 2025 , as 'National Wildlife Refuge Week,' urging its observance with appropriate events and activities. The Senate aims to recognize the profound importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System for wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and wildlife-dependent recreational uses. The resolution acknowledges the system's substantial contributions to local economies across the United States, generating billions of dollars and supporting thousands of jobs annually through tourism, hunting, and fishing. It also identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and securing the hunting and fishing heritage for future generations. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the critical work of urban national wildlife refuges in welcoming racially and ethnically diverse urban communities, fostering new conservation coalitions, and providing education and employment opportunities for youth. It also highlights the commitment to engagement, knowledge-sharing, and co-stewardship with Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and the Native Hawaiian community regarding these shared natural resources. Finally, the Senate reaffirms its unwavering support for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. It expresses its clear intent to continue working diligently to conserve wildlife and to support the effective management of the system by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the benefit of current and future generations.