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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
(By Senators Prezioso, Chafin, Jenkins, Stollings, Unger, Foster
and Plymale)
Promoting the "Walking Works" program.
Whereas, West Virginia is ranked first in the nation with the
highest rate of obesity at 64 percent of West Virginia adults; and
Whereas, Medical evidence suggests that obesity is a leading
factor in several serious health conditions, including heart
disease, diabetes and hypertension; and
Whereas, Physical activity is essential in preventing health
problems, including obesity; and
Whereas, In order to promote the "Walking Works" program, the
members and staff of the Senate and House of Delegates, along with
the Governor and his staff, have agreed to take part in a walking
competition for the Seventy-Eighth Regular Session of the West
Virginia Legislature beginning February 5, 2007; and
Whereas, At the conclusion of this year's "Walking Works"
program, the group with greatest activity level, with consideration
to the differences in the number of individuals participating from
each entity, will receive an award which will be displayed in the
office of the presiding officer of the winning chamber or the
Governor's office; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby promotes the "Walking Works" program;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate is committed to encouraging
West Virginians to become physically active by participating in
programs that support healthy lifestyles and physical activity;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the Speaker of the
House of Delegates.
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