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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Regular physical activity contributes greatly to |
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good health, and the American Heart Association is promoting one of |
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the simplest paths to fitness through the observance of National |
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Start! Walking Day on April 6, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, For every hour of walking, life expectancy may |
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increase by two hours, according to recent studies; brisk walking |
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for just 30 minutes a day can lower blood pressure, increase HDL |
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"good" cholesterol in the blood, control weight, and control blood |
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sugar through improved use of insulin in the body; all these changes |
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help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke; and |
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WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart |
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disease and stroke, are the nation's leading cause of death, as well |
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as a major cause of disability; each year, 1.26 million Americans |
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suffer a new or recurrent coronary attack and nearly 800,000 suffer |
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a new or recurrent stroke; the total direct and indirect costs |
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associated with cardiovascular disease, including lost |
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productivity, are estimated at more than $440 billion for 2010 |
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alone; and |
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WHEREAS, According to the American Heart Association, |
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physically active people save $500 a year in health care costs, and |
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employers can save $16 for every $1 they spend on health and |
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wellness; studies indicate that one of the best investments a |
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company can make is in 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 fitness |
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and longevity of the workforce; and |
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WHEREAS, Walking is free, easy, and safe, it has the lowest |
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dropout rate of any type of exercise, and it can result in a vastly |
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improved quality of life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 6, 2011, as National Start! |
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Walking Day and encourage all Texans to take charge of their health |
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by taking time to walk. |
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Lucio III |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1182 was adopted by the House on April |
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6, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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