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RESOLUTION NO. 9,678
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY 15, 1996
FITNESS DAY AND TO DECLARE THE MONTH
OF MAY FITNESS MONTH FOR THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK.
WHEREAS, May has been designated as National Physical
Fitness Month by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and
May 15 as National Employee Fitness Day; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes a variety of physical
fitness and sports programs for youths, adults and senior
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation educates young people
concerning the essential nature of physical activity and its
relationship to health, physical fitness and a more dynamic
productive life; and
WHEREAS, a recent report by the National Institute of Health
concluded that about half of all Americans get no regular
exercise; and that physical inactivity is associated with heart
attacks, strokes, osteoporosis, diabetes, some cancers and other
health effects; and
WHEREAS, industrial experts have concluded fitness and
wellness programs increase productivity and decrease absenteeism;
and .
WHEREAS, the U. S. Health Care Financing Administration says
that health care costs could be reduced as much as 22% through
effective wellness and fitness programs; and
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WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation Community Centers have made a
commitment to encourage regular, vigorous exercise which is
essential to physical and emotional development, which entitles
you to good health and happiness throughout life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The month of May is declared Fitness Month for
the City of Little Rock and May 15, 1996, is declared City Hall
Fitness Day.
ADOPTED: May 7, 1996
ATTEST:
ROBBIE NCaCR
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS To FORM:
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THOMAS M. CARPEN R
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
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JIM D ILEY
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