SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the NonStop program, which is celebrating its official 
launch in Amarillo on April 21, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, The United States is experiencing an increase of 
childhood obesity in epidemic proportions; many obesity-related 
diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, that previously 
affected only adults, are now affecting large numbers of 
children; and
	WHEREAS, The NonStop program, developed by Strategic 
Healthcare Initiative, is an innovative, web-based program that 
promotes health and physical fitness for children; and
	WHEREAS, The Coalition of Health Services, a nonprofit 
organization serving the northern Texas Panhandle, recognized 
the serious consequences of childhood obesity and partnered with 
the Strategic Healthcare Initiative to bring the free program to 
the children of the Texas Panhandle; and
	WHEREAS, Increased physical activity and better nutrition 
for children are changes that can reverse the trend towards obesity;
the NonStop program will encourage physical fitness and promote 
healthy eating habits to help the children of the Panhandle enjoy 
the benefits of good health; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Coalition
of Health Services and Strategic Healthcare Initiative in their 
promotion of the NonStop program for its meritorious service to 
the children of our state and extend best wishes for a celebratory
launch in the Texas Panhandle; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Seliger




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 17, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate