SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 570
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper for his years of exceptional work
in promoting physical fitness, Cooper Aerobics, and The Cooper
Institute on the occasion of its 45th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper founded The Cooper Institute and
Cooper Clinic in 1970, two years after the publication of
Aerobics, his groundbreaking book that introduced a new word into
the general lexicon and advocated for disease prevention through
exercise; the book played a vital role in starting a worldwide
fitness movement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the
University of Oklahoma, and he served the nation's military with
distinction for 13 years; he helped create the cardiovascular
conditioning program for American astronauts and the fitness
tests that are used by military organizations, police
departments, and athletic programs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper and Cooper Aerobics have been
instrumental in removing harmful trans fat from processed foods
and in working to combat the growing epidemic of childhood
obesity; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper has dedicated his career to
investigating the links between cardiovascular fitness, good
health, and longevity; it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition for the profound impact his work has had on
the lifestyles of American citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper and the
physicians and staff of The Cooper Institute and Cooper Aerobics
on their commitment to helping people live healthier lives and
extend to them best wishes on the occasion of the institute's
45th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate