Senate Resolution No. 660

BY: Senator PERSAUD

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 26, 2021, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the
State of New York in conjunction with the observance
of National Senior Health & Fitness Day

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, Always set for the last Wednesday in May, Senior Health &
Fitness Day is a nationwide health and fitness event for seniors with
the purpose of increasing good health awareness and promoting
involvement in physical activity; and

WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, approximately 100,000 senior
adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations
across the United States to celebrate the 24th Annual National Senior
Health & Fitness Day; and

WHEREAS, Senior related health and fitness events, such as fitness
walks, low-impact exercises, health screenings, health information
workshops, will be held at local organizations including banks, health
clubs, agencies on aging, houses of worship, hospitals, malls and
shopping centers, New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation Department, senior centers, and retirement committees; and

WHEREAS, The United States Surgeon General has determined that
regular physical activity results in significant health benefits and
improved quality of life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those organizations which provide essential care and
supportive services for elderly and disabled people, and serve to
enhance the quality of life for our loved ones; now, therfore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 26, 2021, as Senior
Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York in conjunction with the
observance of National Senior Health & Fitness Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.