SENATE RESOLUTION 55

(By Senators Boso, Unger, Stollings, Williams and Gaunch)

[Introduced March 1, 2016]

Designating March 2016 as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month.

Whereas, West Virginia is at the top or near top of most national chronic disease lists; and

Whereas, Churches are powerful forces for positive change in West Virginia communities; and

Whereas, Almost one in four West Virginia eleven-year olds have high blood pressure, according to West Virginia University CARDIAC testing; and

Whereas, West Virginia faith organizations want to be healthy role models for our children and adults; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Network has been formed to help faith organizations promote healthier congregations and communities; and

Whereas, Major faith denominations are collaborating with Try This West Virginia in a statewide campaign to help reverse our poor health; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates March 2016 as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month; and, be it

Further Resolved, The Senate encourages the collaboration of governmental agencies, community organizations and faith-based institutions to be active participants in a movement that promotes health and wellness for all West Virginians; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Try This West Virginia.