Bill Text: PA HR676 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the IM ABLE Foundation and its founder, Chris Kaag, for their efforts in encouraging people with disabilities to live active lifestyles.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-05-01 - Adopted (188-0) [HR676 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR676-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 3379
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 676 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY SANTONI, COX, BRENNAN, CALTAGIRONE, CLYMER, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, GEORGE, GILLEN, GOODMAN, KILLION, KIRKLAND, MANN, MILLARD, O'NEILL, READSHAW, SAINATO, SONNEY, SWANGER, VEREB, VULAKOVICH AND WHEATLEY, APRIL 16, 2012
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 16, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the IM ABLE Foundation and its founder, Chris Kaag,
for their efforts in encouraging people with disabilities to
live active lifestyles.
WHEREAS, In 2007, the IM ABLE Foundation was created to build
on the active lifestyles that founder Chris Kaag promotes for
individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kaag, a disabled United States Marine who at 21
years of age was diagnosed with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN),
focuses his efforts on activities and events that benefit both
the disabled and able-bodied communities; and
WHEREAS, The IM ABLE Foundation's goal is to help individuals
with disabilities find the physical fitness modality that meets
their needs; and
WHEREAS, With handcycles, racing chairs, adaptive skis and
other advancements in technology, it is possible for anyone who
has a disability to increase their fitness level; and
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WHEREAS, Staying active benefits not only the body but also
the mind, and the IM ABLE Foundation endeavors to help disabled
individuals achieve the goal of physical and mental well-being;
and
WHEREAS, The mission of the IM ABLE Foundation is to enrich
lives through raising awareness about physical fitness
possibilities for disabled individuals and to encourage
individuals of all abilities to be more active; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the IM
ABLE Foundation and its founder, Chris Kaag, for their efforts
in encouraging people with disabilities and others to live
active lifestyles.
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