LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim Wednesday, September 25, 2013, Women's Health & Fitness Day in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, has been declared National
Women's Health and Fitness Day; and
WHEREAS, National Women's Health and Fitness Day is a public/private
good health partnership organized by the Health Information Resource
Center, a national clearinghouse for consumer health information profes-
sionals; it is the nation's largest health promotion event for women in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, National Women's Health and Fitness Day will focus attention
on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for
women and be an opportunity for hundreds of local organizations through-
out New York to come together to host women's health and fitness events
at hospitals, health clubs, park and recreation districts, local health
organizations, schools, retirement communities, houses of worship,
senior centers, 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, The three most reported barriers for women engaging in phys-
ical activity are: lack of time, access to convenient facilities and
safe environments in which to be active; 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, 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 women to enhance their lives through
physical activity; and
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that this great Empire State recognize
Women's 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 Wednesday, September
25, 2013, Women's 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.