08 LC 95
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Senate
Resolution 1044
By:
Senators Carter of the 13th and Thomas of the 54th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Thursday, February 28, 2008, as the kickoff for the 2008 Legislative Fitness
Challenge; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on Thursday, February 28, 2008, the Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity and
Nutrition (GPAN) and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation will kick off the 2008
Legislative Fitness Challenge on the capitol steps on Washington Street;
and
WHEREAS,
there are over 6,700 deaths annually caused by obesity related illnesses;
and
WHEREAS,
Georgia is the 12th "fattest" state in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
1 in 3 middle school students and over 59 percent of adults are overweight or
obese; and
WHEREAS,
health care costs in this area exceed $2.1 billion annually and continue to
rise; and
WHEREAS,
44 percent of students do not meet recommended daily amounts of moderate to
vigorous physical activity; and
WHEREAS,
87 percent of schools do not meet the recommended time requirements for physical
education classes; and
WHEREAS,
30.1 percent of low-income children in Georgia between the ages of 2 and 5 are
overweight or at risk of becoming overweight; and
WHEREAS,
only 1 in 5 high school students and only 1 in 4 adults eat the recommended 5 or
more servings of fruit and vegetables per day; and
WHEREAS,
the 2008 Legislative Fitness Challenge is an effort to improve the overall
wellness and awareness of the members of the Georgia General Assembly by having
them lead by example as the State of Georgia fights to reverse the obesity and
diabetes trend that is so prevalent across the state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Thursday, February 28, 2008, as the kickoff for the 2008 Legislative Fitness
Challenge and commend GPAN and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation for their
efforts to reduce obesity.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to GPAN and the Atlanta
Falcons Youth Foundation.