ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 77	By:	Crain, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, Myers, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Russell, Schulz, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick

A Resolution encouraging schools to offer healthy snacks; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, nearly one out of three Oklahoma children are considered overweight or obese according to a report by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation;

WHEREAS, reversing the childhood obesity epidemic is critical for developing a healthier population;

WHEREAS, schools play an important role in developing the health behaviors of Oklahoma’s children; and

WHEREAS, schools should adopt policies that encourage and support healthy behaviors in children.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma Legislature encourages schools to offer healthy snacks in addition to healthy meals for children.

That a copy of this Resolution be distributed to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and to the State Commissioner of Health.

Adopted by the Senate the 28th day of May, 2010.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate