Bill Text: IL HJR0005 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Urges an emphasis on physical fitness and health in schools.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-30 - Adopted Both Houses [HJR0005 Detail]

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the
past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, The percentage of children ages 6-11 years in the
United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980, to 20%
in 2008, and the percentage of adolescents ages 12-19 years who
were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, over one-third of children and
adolescents were overweight or obese; and
WHEREAS, After the family, school is the primary
institution responsible for the development of young people in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Schools have direct contact with more than 95% of
our nations young people ages 5-17 years, for about 6 hours a
day, and for up to 13 critical years of their social,
psychological, physical, and intellectual development; and
WHEREAS, The health of young people is strongly linked to
their academic success; helping students stay healthy is a
fundamental mission of schools; and

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WHEREAS, The State of Illinois currently has a blue ribbon
panel that is reviewing ways to enhance physical fitness
programs in our Illinois schools; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE
SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we urge the Governor to suggest
that one week of each school year be used to emphasize the
importance of physical fitness in schools in the State of
Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we encourage the administration to request
schools in Illinois during this week select a health related
subject to be discussed in class for each day a week of
awareness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we further encourage the administration to
suggest some topics, but not limited to the following for
discussion during the fitness awareness week: nutrition and
dietary behavior, physical activity protocol(s), tobacco-use
prevention, alcohol, or drug use prevention, review of cardio
protocols, review of eating disorders, and a review of physical
activity facts; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we further encourage the administration to
suggest the promotion of an "fitness action day" whereby

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schools can find a way to encourage a healthy life style
through the promotion of an activity; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
delivered to Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Congressman Rodney
Davis, Illinois Senator William Haine, and the Illinois
Superintendent of Schools.