SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 557
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the American Heart Association and citizens across the state
and country in celebrating April 8, 2009, as National Start!
Walking Day; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 1.26 million Americans suffer a new or
recurrent coronary attack, and cardiovascular disease is the
nation's leading cause of death, with direct and indirect costs
estimated to amount to $475.3 billion in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Regular walking or other physical activity
reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases life
expectancy; the American Heart Association recommends that
children engage in at least one hour of physical activity each
day and that adults engage in two and one-half hours of moderate
activity each week; and
WHEREAS, In addition to increasing life expectancy,
regular walking has many other proven health benefits; brisk
walking for 30 minutes every day can lower cholesterol and high
blood pressure and can help overweight individuals achieve and
maintain weight loss and reduce risk of stroke; and
WHEREAS, One of the best investments a company can make is
in the health of its employees, and by promoting a culture of
physical activity, corporate America can decrease health care
costs, increase productivity, and improve the quality of life and
longevity of the American worker; and
WHEREAS, National Start! Walking Day provides an
opportunity to heighten public awareness of the importance of
physical activity and serves as a day of inspiration for all
Americans to Start! Walking; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the American Heart Association for
its outstanding work on behalf of our country's citizens and urge
all Texans to celebrate National Start! Walking Day; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of National Start! Walking Day.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate