Bill Text: NJ AR225 | 2016-2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Proclaims April 3 through April 9, 2017, to be "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-03-20 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee [AR225 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2016-AR225-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman GORDON M. JOHNSON
District 37 (Bergen)
SYNOPSIS
Proclaims April 3 through April 9, 2017, to be "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution proclaiming April 3 through April 9, 2017, to be "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey.
Whereas, "National Public Health Week 2017" is April 3 through April 9, 2017. The theme this year is "Healthiest Nation 2030," which establishes the goal of making the United States the healthiest nation in the world within one generation through efforts that include promoting increased physical activity; and
Whereas, State and local public health organizations use National Public Health Week to educate policymakers, public health professionals, and members of the public concerning issues that are important to improving the health of the people of the United States; and
Whereas, The value of a strong public health system is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the places where we all live, learn, work, and play; and
Whereas, Public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats, including disease outbreaks, such as the Zika virus, natural disasters, and disasters caused by human activity; and
Whereas, Public health professionals collaborate with partners outside the health sector, including city planners, transportation officials, education officials, and private sector entities, to foster a comprehensive approach to developing and promoting strong public health systems; and
Whereas, Studies show that small strategic investments in prevention can result in significant savings in health care costs; and
Whereas, In communities across the State, people are changing the way they care for their health by avoiding tobacco use, eating healthier, becoming more physically active, and preventing unintentional injuries at home and in the workplace; and
Whereas, Efforts to adequately support public health and prevention can continue to transform a health system focused on treating illness to a health system focused on preventing disease and promoting wellness; and
Whereas, In recognition of these efforts, it is appropriate to proclaim April 3 through April 9, 2017, as "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey to coincide with "National Public Health Week 2017" and further improve, strengthen, and advance public health throughout the State; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The General Assembly of the State of New Jersey hereby proclaims April 3 through April 9, 2017, to be "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey. The Governor is respectfully urged to issue a proclamation recognizing "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey, and calling on public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to the Governor, the New Jersey Public Health Association, and the New Jersey Public Health Collaborative Effort.
STATEMENT
This Assembly resolution proclaims April 3 through April 9, 2017, to be "Public Health Week 2017" in New Jersey to coincide with "National Public Health Week 2017." The theme of National Public Health Week 2017 is "Healthiest Nation 2030," which celebrates the goal of making the United States the healthiest nation in the world within one generation through the development and coordination of strong public health systems at the national, state, and local levels.
