A RESOLUTION

 

1Designating the month of June 2014 as "Healthy Living and
2Healthy Eating Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all
3citizens to eat healthily and exercise.

4WHEREAS, Obesity is second only to smoking among the top
5preventable causes of death in our nation; and

6WHEREAS, With medical comorbidities including heart disease
7and diabetes, obesity is set to become the number one
8preventable cause of death in our nation; and

9WHEREAS, Nearly two out of three Americans are overweight or
10obese, a 50% increase from just a decade ago; and

11WHEREAS, More than half of all Americans do not get the daily
12recommended amount of physical activity; therefore be it

13RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
14month of June 2014 as "Healthy Living and Healthy Eating Month"
15in Pennsylvania and encourage individuals and families in our
16communities to make healthy food choices and engage in exercise

1on a regular basis.