HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 8641RESOLUTION NO 8641
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
ENCOURAGING THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AWARENESS FOR OURSELVES, OUR
FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Palo Alto recognizes the
problems the State is facing due to an epidemic of overweight
individuals, obesity, and diabetes causing suffering, illness, and
death for many, as well as financial hardships; and
WHEREAS, the Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission has
recently challenged the Council of the City of Palo Alto to create
a culture of fitness in Palo Alto by wearing a pedometer and
traveling at least 10,000 steps per day; swimming an hour per day;
or biking an hour per day; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto has opportunities to
positively affect the health of City employees and residents by
accepting the challenge bestowed upon us by the Parks and
Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, workplace health programs, development of school-
based policy, and access to recreation and physical activity will
greatly enhance our health and well-being.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Palo Alto
wishes to promote health awareness by all levels of government,
collaborative action by interested communities, initiatives and
policy by the Palo Alto Unified School District, development of
workplace health and wellness policies and practice, and access to
recreation and physical activity for all residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo
Alto hereby recognizes that we are empowered to act as a role model
for fitness, physical activity, nutrition and wellness, for the
residents and employees of our City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 18, 2006
AYES: Barton, Beecham, Drekmeier, Kishimoto, Klein, Kleinberg,
Morton, Mossar
NOES:
ABSENT: Cordell
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager