PROCLAMATION

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

WHEREAS, the percentage of overweight young people and adults has more than tripled since 1980; and

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; and

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

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; and

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

NOW THEREFORE, I, James R. Miron, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2009 as

NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH

in the Town of Stratford and encourage individuals, businesses, and community organizations to renew their commitment to personal fitness and health by celebrating this month with appropriate events and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Town of Stratford this 18th day of May 2009.

Mayor James R. Miron