SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 707

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Fort Worth Independent School District and Birdville 
Independent School District for their commitment to improving 
the physical health of students through the "Step With It!" 
program; and
	WHEREAS, Developed by the Coca-Cola Company, the National 
Association for Sport and Physical Education, and The President's 
Challenge Physical Activity and Awards Program Step With It! 
challenges students of ages 10 through 14 to take a minimum of 
10,000 steps a day to maintain good health through a more active 
lifestyle; and
	WHEREAS, Middle school students in four Fort Worth schools 
and one Birdville school will be provided "Stepometers," small 
pedometers that track the number of steps they take each day; 
teachers and school administrators will also be encouraged to 
track their daily steps and to participate in the activities with 
the students; and
	WHEREAS, Middle school students should be physically 
active at least 30 to 60 minutes each day, and students can 
meet this goal by running, dancing, stepping, or walking; and
	WHEREAS, By demonstrating the benefits and fun of such a 
simple activity as stepping, the Step With It! program will help 
students see how easy it is to be active on a regular basis; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Fort Worth Independent School 
District and Birdville Independent School District for implementing
the Step With It! program and extend to the districts best wishes 
for success in teaching students to become lifelong exercisers; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
all the students, teachers, and administrators taking part in 
this exciting health program as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 30, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate