H.R. No. 2191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, a world-renowned pioneer in
physical fitness, has inspired people across the globe to adopt and
maintain healthier lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, Dr. Cooper authored the book Aerobics,
which introduced a new word into the general lexicon and a new
concept into popular culture; the book, which advocated for disease
prevention through exercise, launched an international fitness
movement, motivating countless individuals to take up jogging or
some other form of aerobic activity to improve their health; since
its publication, Aerobics has been translated into 41 languages and
sold more than 30 million copies, and Dr. Cooper has gone on to
write 18 more books; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Cooper earned his undergraduate and medical
degrees from the University of Oklahoma and later received a
master's degree in public health from Harvard University; he served
13 years with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, where he helped to
create the conditioning program to prepare America's astronauts for
space as well as the fitness tests that are now used by military
organizations, athletic teams, law enforcement agencies, and
schools; and
WHEREAS, Since 1970, Dr. Cooper has overseen the Cooper
Aerobics Center in Dallas; today, in addition to chairing eight
health and wellness companies and a research and education
nonprofit, The Cooper Institute, he remains committed to
encouraging fitness and combating the growing childhood obesity
epidemic; and
WHEREAS, Known as the father of aerobics, Dr. Cooper has
dedicated his career to exploring the relationship between
cardiovascular fitness, health, and longevity, and thanks in large
part to his efforts, exercise has become an integral part of
American culture; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Kenneth Cooper for his dedication to
helping others lead healthier lives and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Eissler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2191 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House