SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the United Health Foundation and the University of
Houston, who are joining together in a partnership with the goal
of reducing obesity and improving access to healthy foods in
Houston; and
WHEREAS, Research has shown that Texas ranks 10th in the
nation in obesity, with nearly a third of its population having a
body mass index of 30 or higher; more than 11 percent of Texans
suffer from diabetes, and rates of heart disease, arthritis,
hypertension, and obesity-related cancers are expected to rise
dramatically in coming years; and
WHEREAS, The partnership between the United Health
Foundation and the University of Houston will begin with a $2
million grant from the foundation that will support obesity
prevention and nutrition education programs; this grant will
target underserved communities in Houston's Third Ward and East
End neighborhoods, which are home to some of the city's largest
African American and Hispanic populations; and
WHEREAS, The partnership is entitled TOUCH, which stands
for Preventing and Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities
in Houston; it will bring together an integrated network of
partners and resources who will work to create a model for
healthy living practices that can be sustained and reproduced;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend the United Health Foundation and the University of
Houston on their commitment to improved health outcomes and extend
to them best wishes for success in this important partnership;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor
of this important undertaking.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate