H.R. No. 851
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 3, 2009, marks the sixth annual observance of
National Walk to Work Day, and the city of Edinburg will celebrate
this occasion with its Healthy Living Festival and the kickoff to
its Walk or Bike to Work and School Week; and
WHEREAS, Endorsed by the United States Department of Health
and Human Services, National Walk to Work Day reminds Americans of
the many benefits of commuting on foot; walking saves money and gas,
a finite natural resource; it also reduces traffic congestion and
greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, Walking is an excellent form of exercise that
strengthens the cardiovascular system, helps manage weight, and
lowers the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and
other chronic illnesses; walking also has beneficial effects on
mood and sleep; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the city of Edinburg, the Edinburg
Environment Advisory Board, the Edinburg Cool Cities team, and Los
Caminos del Rio, the Healthy Living Festival is bringing together
public and private organizations to promote walking and bicycling,
and to support improvements in the quality of life and
sustainability of the community, as well as in the overall health of
its citizens; the event will highlight the pedestrian and bicycling
facilities that are available to residents, including bike lanes
and hike and bike trails; and
WHEREAS, Edinburg adopted the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement in 2008 and is working to address such
key goals as creating a compact, walkable urban community and
promoting alternatives to automotive transportation; and
WHEREAS, Walking to work offers numerous financial,
environmental, and health benefits, and National Walk to Work Day
and Edinburg's Walk or Bike to Work and School Week are helping make
Texans more aware of these important advantages; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 3, 2009, as National Walk to
Work Day and recognize the week of April 3-10, 2009, as Walk or Bike
to Work and School Week in Edinburg and congratulate all those who
are enjoying a healthier commute.
Pea
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 851 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House