Whereas, physical inactivity is a major health risk factor in this country today;

Whereas, the percentage of overweight young people has more than tripled since 1980;

Whereas, nationally, one out of four children does not attend any school physical education classes and only one of three participates in physical activity every day;

Whereas, the nation’s leadership recognizes that physical inactivity is a serious, nationwide health problem;

Whereas, physical activity is necessary to support the normal growth in children, and is essential to the continuing health and well-being of youth and adults;

Whereas, physical activity reduces the risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic low back pain, and certain types of cancers;

Whereas, the 60 million school-aged children and youth across this great country have the potential to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values that can lead to a lifetime of physical activity and healthy living;

Therefore, be it resolved this event urges these participants to recognize the month of MAY as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to renew their commitment to make regular physical activity a part of their lives and quality physical education programs a part of this community’s schools.