Bill Text: TX SCR13 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Comm Sub

Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: Declaring the City of Canton to be the Walking Capital of Texas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-14 - Signed by the Governor [SCR13 Detail]

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	By: Deuell	S.C.R. No. 13

	(Flynn)



	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Walking is an easy and effective form of exercise
	and can play an important role in a daily health regimen of diet and
	exercise; and
	WHEREAS, Obesity has become a serious health problem in Texas
	and across the nation, partially due to a lack of exercise; if every
	person walked for at least 30 minutes each day, the savings in
	health care costs would be substantial; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Canton in Van Zandt County is the home of
	First Monday Trade Days, an event which draws about 180,000
	visitors to the city each month; the average person attending First
	Monday walks at least a mile and a half while browsing on the
	350-acre grounds; and
	WHEREAS, City leaders have also established a monthly mayor's
	walk at Cherry Creek Park; people of all ages are encouraged to take
	part in this healthful activity; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Canton have demonstrated initiative
	and foresight in taking the matter of public health into their own
	hands, and it is truly fitting that the city be recognized as the
	Walking Capital of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby declare the City of Canton to be the Walking Capital of
	Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor
	of the City of Canton.