SR0106 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The mission of the YMCA is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that focus on developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all; and

WHEREAS, Our children's health is a concern for the whole community; because parents can be the best role models for their kids, and kids' health habits mirror those of their parents and other adult role models, YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a great time for communities to come together to learn more about healthier lifestyles; and

WHEREAS, Among children and teens ages 6 to 19 in the United States, 16 percent (over 9 million) are overweight according to the Centers for Disease Control 1999-2002 data, or triple what the proportion was in 1980, and 29 percent of low-income children between 2 and 5 years of age in Illinois are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight; and

WHEREAS, YMCAs throughout Illinois are dedicated to providing programs and services to over 384,000 youth between the ages of one and seventeen; and

WHEREAS, Community-based responses alleviate the growing epidemic of obesity and physical inactivity, particularly among young people; and

WHEREAS, YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national event celebrating healthy living and helping kids and families embrace habits that can become a lifelong practice; and

WHEREAS, On April 14, 2007, YMCAs throughout the nation and the State of Illinois will sponsor YMCA Healthy Kids Day to help our youth become more healthy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we join YMCAs in the State of Illinois, and throughout the nation in the fight against childhood obesity by recognizing April 14, 2007, as YMCA Healthy Kids Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to participating YMCAs in Illinois.