Bill Text: TX SR694 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Celebrating May 1 through 7, 2017, as Healthy Texas Week.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-02 - Again read [SR694 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR694-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in celebrating May 1 through 7,
2017, as Healthy Texas Week; and
WHEREAS, Healthy Texas Week is an annual initiative led by
"IT'S TIME TEXAS" and is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Texas to encourage Texans to choose healthy items when they shop
and regularly work up a sweat by getting physically active; and
WHEREAS, Two-thirds of Texas adults and more than
one-third of Texas children are considered overweight or obese,
and the consequences of this public health crisis are troubling;
being overweight or obese increases a person's risk of severe
medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2
diabetes that affect quality of life and have widespread economic
repercussions; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the direct costs of medicines,
hospital stays, and treatment, the indirect costs of illnesses
related to being overweight or obese, such as lost wages and
productivity, are already estimated to exceed $15 billion each
year in Texas and are still increasing; and
WHEREAS, During the first week of May, businesses are
encouraged to promote their employees' health by supporting
physical activity and healthy food choices in the workplace;
schools are called on to celebrate physical, nutritional, and
emotional health in classrooms, and families, friends, and
neighbors are invited to exercise together and become
health-minded consumers; and
WHEREAS, A cultural shift is needed in order to make good
health the norm for Texas communities, and Healthy Texas Week is
helping to inspire dialogue and action among citizens at home,
work, and school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 1 through 7, 2017, as Healthy
Texas Week and encourage all residents of the Lone Star State to
learn more about this important campaign; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Healthy Texas Week.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate