SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jared Fogle, whose outstanding story of struggle and
triumph in dealing with obesity has inspired millions to adopt
healthier lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fogle has been the spokesperson for Subway
restaurants for 15 years, and he has used his celebrity status to
spread a message about living a healthy lifestyle, including
balancing diet and physical activity, through his own Jared
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, As a leader in the fight to help children learn
lifelong healthy diet and exercise habits, the Jared Foundation
provides programs for children ages six to 14 years and support
tools for parents, educators, and health care professionals to
encourage and sustain lifestyle changes; and
WHEREAS, The Jared Foundation has partnered with the
Coordinated Approach To Child Health program, or CATCH, a
coordinated school health program designed to promote physical
activity and healthy food choices to children, the research for
which is led by the Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy
Living at The University of Texas School of Public Health Austin
Regional Campus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fogle and CATCH have partnered with Fuel Up to
Play 60, a partnership between Dairy MAX and the National
Football League, to sustain and expand nutrition and physical
activity in schools; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fogle has had a profound impact on the lives of
countless people, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for
his contributions to improving the health of children and adults in
Texas and across the country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Jared Fogle on his many achievements
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 10, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate