LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 25, 2016, 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 involve-
ment in physical activity; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, approximately 100,000 senior
adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations
across the United States to celebrate the 23rd 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 work-
shops, will be held at local organizations including banks, health
clubs, agencies on aging, houses of worship, hospitals, malls and shop-
ping 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 support-
ive 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 25, 2016, 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 tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.