LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim September 24, 2011, as Family Health & Fitness Day in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, Saturday, September 24, 2011, has been declared National Family
Health & Fitness Day; and
WHEREAS, Family Health and Fitness Day USA is a nationwide health and
fitness event for families with the purpose of increasing good health
awareness and promoting family involvement in physical activity; family
related health and fitness events will be held at local organizations
such as health clubs, schools, houses of worship, park districts, hospi-
tals, YMCAs/YWCAs, malls and other community locations; 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, Thirty-seven percent of adults report they are not physically
active; only three in 10 adults get the recommended amount of physical
activity and only one in 10 women get the recommended amount of physical
activity prescribed by the Surgeon General; and
WHEREAS, Moderate daily physical activity can substantially reduce the
risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, type 2
diabetes, and certain cancers, such as colon cancer; daily physical
activity helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent or
retard osteoporosis, and helps reduce obesity, symptoms of anxiety and
depression, and symptoms of arthritis; and
WHEREAS, Physical activity among children and adolescents is vitally
important because of the related health benefits, including cardio
respiratory function, blood pressure control, weight management and
cognitive and emotional benefits; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Legislature affirms its commitment to take
a leadership role in urging all its citizens to support the efforts of
local organizations that encourage families to enhance their lives
through physical activity; and
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that this great Empire State recognize
Family Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 24, 2011, as
Family Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.