Bill Text: NY J00142 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2023, as Physical Fitness and Sports Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00142 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00142-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 142

BY: Senator PARKER

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 2023, as Physical Fitness and  Sports  Month  in
        the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
physical inactivity is a major health risk factor in the  State  of  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim May 2023, as Physical
Fitness and Sports Month in the State of New York, in  conjunction  with
the observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and

  WHEREAS,  May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; it is a
great time to renew your commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle; and

  WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
(HHS)  Physical  Activity  Guidelines  for  Americans  Midcourse  Report
Strategies  to  Increase  Physical Activities Among Youth, youth need 60
minutes or more of physical activity each day where  they  live,  learn,
and play; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition to physical health benefits, regular activity
provides cognitive health benefits as well;  research  shows  that  when
children  are  physically  active,  they  achieve  higher grades, record
better attendance, and their behavior improves; and

  WHEREAS, Just over nine years ago, former First Lady Michelle  Obama
launched  Let's  Move!,  an initiative designed to end childhood obesity
within a generation and create a brighter future for our nation's youth;
and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  Let's  Move!  has  actually  moved  America  in  a
healthier  direction; HHS and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports
& Nutrition (PCFSN) have partnered with individuals, organizations,  and
companies to help further the vision of Let's Move!; and

  WHEREAS,  Let's  Move!  Active  Schools,  an initiative that engages
school and community leaders to provide students with more opportunities
to be physically active before, during and after  school,  has  welcomed
the  participation  of  more  than  8,200 schools, more than 3.5 million
students nationwide, since its launch; and

  WHEREAS, PCFSN also continues its  work  with  schools  through  the
Presidential  Youth  Fitness  Program  which  supports  quality physical
education; in addition to encouraging physical activity  in  the  school
environment,  Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) has engaged
more than 400 cities to transform their communities; and

  WHEREAS, The creation of safe  routes  to  schools,  maintenance  of
outdoor community play areas, and local environmental education programs

help  make  the healthy choice, daily physical activity, the easy choice
for residents; LMCTC now impacts over 63 million people nationwide; and

  WHEREAS,  HHS  remains committed to creating inclusive opportunities
for Americans of all backgrounds and abilities; the I Can Do It, You Can
Do  It!  (ICDI)  mentoring  program  for  children   and   adults   with
disabilities will celebrate its four-year anniversary this May; and

  WHEREAS,  ICDI  facilitates  and  encourages  adults  and  children,
regardless of ability,  to  lead  a  healthy  lifestyle  which  includes
regular physical activity and good nutrition; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  month  and  beyond,  HHS  and  PCFSN  are
encouraging children and families to get up,  get  out  and  be  active;
whether  it  is running around on the blacktop before school or work, or
walking around the neighborhood with your family after dinner, set aside
at least 60 minutes for  some  fun  physical  activity  each  day;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to  proclaim  May  2023,  as  Physical
Fitness and Sports Month; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York.