PRINTER'S NO. 1694
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
335
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, DINNIMAN, KITCHEN, BROWNE, TEPLITZ,
BREWSTER, FARNESE, EICHELBERGER, ARGALL, BAKER, McGARRIGLE,
WHITE, YUDICHAK AND MENSCH, APRIL 12, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 12, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 30, 2016, as "Healthy Kids Day" in
Pennsylvania and encouraging all children and their parents
to incorporate active play and healthier habits into their
daily lives.
WHEREAS, Research shows that for many children physical
exercise actually declines at the end of the school year; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-third of American children between 5 and
11 years of age, and a majority of adults, in the United States
are obese or overweight; and
WHEREAS, A child who is overweight or obese risks the
development of joint pain and breathing difficulties in the
short term and obesity-related problems such as diabetes, high
blood pressure and high cholesterol in the long term; and
WHEREAS, Obesity as an adult increases the chances of
developing heart disease and certain cancers; and
WHEREAS, Developing healthier habits, including increased
physical activity, is an important component to having long and
active lives; and
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WHEREAS, The YMCA nationally conducts "Healthy Kids Day" each
year to encourage improved health and well-being for children
and families; and
WHEREAS, As a leading nonprofit organization committed to
healthy living and lifestyles, the YMCA holds "Healthy Kids Day"
to promote a lifetime of physical activity; and
WHEREAS, More than 2,700 YMCA branches across the United
States annually engage more than 9 million youth and 13 million
adults; and
WHEREAS, YMCA branches will conduct health fairs and various
activities such as fun runs, family aerobics, open swims, dance
classes, health screenings and many other activities and sports
for children and parents during "Healthy Kids Day" on April 30,
2016; and
WHEREAS, By taking time every day to engage in physical
activity, parents and children can have fun and achieve greater
mental, emotional and physical health and well-being; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 30, 2016, as
"Healthy Kids Day" in Pennsylvania and encourage all children
and their parents to incorporate active play and healthier
habits into their daily lives.
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