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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Walking is an easy and effective form of exercise |
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and can play an important role in a daily health regimen of diet and |
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exercise; and |
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WHEREAS, Obesity has become a serious health problem in Texas |
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and across the nation, partially due to a lack of exercise; if every |
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person walked for at least 30 minutes each day, the savings in |
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health care costs would be substantial; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Canton in Van Zandt County is the home of |
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First Monday Trade Days, an event which draws about 180,000 |
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visitors to the city each month; the average person attending First |
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Monday walks at least a mile and a half while browsing on the |
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350-acre grounds; and |
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WHEREAS, City leaders have also established a monthly mayor's |
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walk at Cherry Creek Park; people of all ages are encouraged to take |
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part in this healthful activity; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Canton have demonstrated initiative |
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and foresight in taking the matter of public health into their own |
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hands, and it is truly fitting that the city be recognized as the |
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Walking Capital of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby declare the City of Canton to be the Walking Capital of |
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Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor |
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of the City of Canton. |