SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
         WHEREAS, Obesity is a serious public health concern in the
  United States, where more than 42 percent of all adults qualify
  as obese and the number of people with severe obesity continues
  to grow; in the State of Texas, the adult obesity rate is 34
  percent; and
         WHEREAS, Experts and researchers agree that obesity is a
  complex disease that is influenced by a variety of physiological,
  environmental, and genetic factors; those affected by the
  disease are at higher risk of developing many other health
  conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure,
  cardiovascular disease, stroke, and some types of cancer; and
         WHEREAS, While prevention programs have successfully
  established the seriousness of the public health crisis posed by
  obesity, it is also imperative that individuals and families with
  the disease receive comprehensive care and treatment; research
  suggests that losing as little as five to ten percent of total
  body weight can mitigate the health risks of obesity, but studies
  also show that the bias and stigma associated with the disease
  are significant barriers to effective treatment; and
         WHEREAS, Health care professionals, policy makers,
  patients, and families should regard obesity with the same level
  of importance as other chronic diseases; further, obese patients
  should be treated with respect and compassion and should be
  provided with assistance in exploring options for weight loss and
  weight management, including reduced-calorie diets, physical
  activity, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; and
         WHEREAS, Improving the treatment of obesity will require
  concerted action on a number of levels, and the observance of
  Obesity Care Week, which takes place from February 28 to March 6,
  2021, serves to highlight the urgency of this public health issue
  and the need to implement a patient-centered, research-driven
  model of care; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 28 to March 6, 2021, as
  Obesity Care Week in Texas and encourage all residents of the
  Lone Star State to learn more about lifestyle habits that can
  lead to better health.
 
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 9, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate