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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 570
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper for his years of exceptional work |
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in promoting physical fitness, Cooper Aerobics, and The Cooper |
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Institute on the occasion of its 45th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper founded The Cooper Institute and |
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Cooper Clinic in 1970, two years after the publication of |
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Aerobics, his groundbreaking book that introduced a new word into |
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the general lexicon and advocated for disease prevention through |
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exercise; the book played a vital role in starting a worldwide |
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fitness movement; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the |
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University of Oklahoma, and he served the nation's military with |
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distinction for 13 years; he helped create the cardiovascular |
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conditioning program for American astronauts and the fitness |
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tests that are used by military organizations, police |
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departments, and athletic programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper and Cooper Aerobics have been |
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instrumental in removing harmful trans fat from processed foods |
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and in working to combat the growing epidemic of childhood |
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obesity; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper has dedicated his career to |
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investigating the links between cardiovascular fitness, good |
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health, and longevity; it is truly fitting that he receive |
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special recognition for the profound impact his work has had on |
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the lifestyles of American citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper and the |
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physicians and staff of The Cooper Institute and Cooper Aerobics |
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on their commitment to helping people live healthier lives and |
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extend to them best wishes on the occasion of the institute's |
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45th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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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 15, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |