SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 298
WHEREAS, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the world-renowned fitness
pioneer and author of the groundbreaking book Aerobics, is
celebrating his 88th birthday in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City on March 4, 1931, Kenneth
Cooper received his bachelor's degree and medical degree from the
University of Oklahoma, and he went on to earn a master's degree
in public health from Harvard University; he served for 13 years
with the United States Army and United States Air Force, and in
his role as flight surgeon and director of the Aerospace Medical
Laboratory, he developed fitness tests that are still used today
by military organizations, athletic teams, law enforcement
agencies, and schools; he also helped create the conditioning
program for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's
astronaut corps; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, Dr. Cooper shared his fitness expertise
with the general public through the publication of Aerobics, which
introduced both a new concept and a new word into American culture;
promoting cardiovascular health and the prevention of disease
through exercise, this hugely influential book has been translated
into 41 languages, and it has motivated countless people around the
world to take up running, or some other form of brisk activity, to
improve their health; he has since written 18 more books, with
combined sales of more than 30 million copies; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper founded The Cooper Institute in Dallas
in 1970; this nonprofit research and education organization
developed the FitnessGram assessment that is now used as part of
the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in schools across the
nation; Dr. Cooper also serves as chair of six health and
wellness companies, including the Cooper Clinic, where he still
sees patients; having logged more than 38,000 miles as a runner,
he continues to exercise on a regular basis at the Cooper
Aerobics Center; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Millie, his daughter, Berkley, his son,
Tyler, and his five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Hailed around the world as the father of aerobics,
Dr. Kenneth Cooper has had a remarkable positive influence on
modern life through his work and advocacy, and he has helped
millions of people live healthier and longer lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper on his
88th birthday and commend him on the success of Aerobics and on
the worldwide impact of the research of The Cooper Institute;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Cooper as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Johnson, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate