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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 874
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the American Heart Association and citizens across the state |
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in recognizing April 25, 2007, as Start! Walking At Work Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, 1.2 million Americans suffer a new and |
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recurrent coronary attack, and cardiovascular disease is the |
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nation's leading cause of death, with direct and indirect costs |
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estimated to be $431.8 billion in 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Increased physical activity can help improve |
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these statistics; adults may gain up to two hours of life |
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expectancy for every one hour of vigorous exercise; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to increased life expectancy, regular |
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walking has many other proven health benefits; brisk walking for |
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30 minutes every day can lower cholesterol and high blood |
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pressure, and can help overweight individuals achieve and |
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maintain weight loss and reduce the risk of stroke; and |
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WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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estimate that physically active people save $330 annually in |
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direct medical expenditures; one of the best investments a |
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company can make is the health of its employees, and by promoting |
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a culture of physical activity, corporate America can decrease |
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health care costs, increase productivity, and improve the |
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quality of life and longevity of the American worker; and |
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WHEREAS, Start! Walking At Work Day is an excellent way to |
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encourage Americans to become more physically active; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the American Heart Association |
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for increasing public awareness of cardiovascular disease and |
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the importance of physical activity and join all Texans in |
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celebrating Start! Walking At Work Day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Start! Walking At Work Day. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 25, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |