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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The American Heart Association has developed |
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Start!, an innovative campaign to encourage a healthy, active |
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lifestyle in the workplace; and |
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WHEREAS, Start! calls on Americans and their employers to |
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create a culture of physical activity through office walking |
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programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The initiative centers around four key elements to |
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achieve this worthwhile goal, including MyStart! Online, which |
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offers members a fitness and nutrition tracker and maps that show |
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walking paths throughout the country; the Start! Fit-Friendly |
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Companies Recognition Program recognizes employers that champion |
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the health of their employees and work to bolster physical |
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activity; the Start! Walking Program encourages companies to |
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promote walking at work and recognizes employees who move from a |
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sedentary to a more active lifestyle; and the Start! Heart Walk, |
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which gives people an opportunity to improve their health through |
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walking while helping fund the fight against heart disease and |
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stroke; and |
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WHEREAS, Sedentary lifestyles are contributing to an |
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increasing number of health problems for our state's citizens, and |
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this program helps motivate individuals to adopt and maintain |
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healthier habits; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2009, as Start! Day at the |
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Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for a |
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successful event. |
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Kolkhorst |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1255 was adopted by the House on April |
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8, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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