Assembly Resolution No. 636

BY: M. of A. Gunther

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
September 30, 2017, as Family Health & Fitness Day
in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Saturday, September 30, 2017, has been declared National
Family Health & Fitness Day; and

WHEREAS, Family Health and Fitness Day USA is a nationwide health
and fitness event for families with the purpose of increasing good
health awareness and promoting family involvement in physical activity;
family related health and fitness events will be held at local
organizations such as health clubs, schools, houses of worship, park
districts, hospitals, YMCAs/YWCAs, malls and other community locations;
and

WHEREAS, The United States Surgeon General has determined that
regular physical activity results in significant health benefits and
improved quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Thirty percent of adults report they are not physically
active; only three in 10 adults get the recommended amount of physical
activity and only one in 10 women get the recommended amount of physical
activity prescribed by the Surgeon General; and

WHEREAS, Moderate daily physical activity can substantially reduce
the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, type 2
diabetes, and certain cancers, such as colon cancer; daily physical
activity helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent or
retard osteoporosis, and helps reduce obesity, symptoms of anxiety and
depression, and symptoms of arthritis; and

WHEREAS, Physical activity among children and adolescents is vitally
important because of the related health benefits, including cardio
respiratory function, blood pressure control, weight management and
cognitive and emotional benefits; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Legislature affirms its commitment to
take a leadership role in urging all its citizens to support the efforts
of local organizations that encourage families to enhance their lives
through physical activity; and

WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that this great Empire State
recognize Family Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 30, 2017, as
Family Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.