Bill Text: GA HR466 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 466 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2011; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-02 - House Read and Adopted [HR466 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR466-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 466

By: Representative Channell of the 116th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognizing March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia is the second highest ranked state in the nation for childhood obesity, with more than one out of every three children in Georgia suffering from obesity; and

WHEREAS, over 37 percent of Georgia children from the ages of ten to 17 are considered overweight or obese; and

WHEREAS, childhood obesity affects the overall health of a child as well as confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and outlook on life; and

WHEREAS, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation created the Healthy Schools Program, a program that not only examines the health and wellness of students, but also a school's faculty and staff; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle initiated the Healthy Kids Challenge, which is a state-wide challenge to Georgia's schools to sign up for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program; and

WHEREAS, the Healthy Schools Program gives Georgia schools tools and a framework to implement a wellness program that will aid their students in learning about living a healthier lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, Major Dukes, a student from Greensboro, Georgia, serves on the National Advisory Board of the Healthy Kids Alliance as Georgia's Wellness Ambassador; and

WHEREAS, children who grow up learning about health and wellness are better prepared for the challenges of adult life and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program equips students with the knowledge and tools to combat not only obesity problems, but also other challenges faced in their daily lives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Healthy Kids Challenge program, encourage all Georgia schools to join the Healthy Kids Challenge and participate in fighting childhood obesity, and recognize March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body commend and recognize Major Dukes for his outstanding efforts on behalf of Georgia's youth to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Major Dukes and members of the public and the press.