AK HJR31

Urges the President and Congress to acquire Central Park on behalf of the federal government

Urges Congress to declare Central Park a wilderness area and prohibit further improvement or development without congressional authorization

Details Manhattan's historical biodiversity including over 1,000 plant and animal species prior to European settlement in 1609

Draws comparison between Central Park (1.3 square miles, 6% of Manhattan) and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Area 1002 (2,344 square miles, 8% of the refuge), which requires congressional approval for development under 16 U.S.C. 3143

Directs copies be sent to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, and Alaska's congressional delegation