Agenda 04/08/2008 Item # 4C
Agenda Item No. 4C
April 8, 2008
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, each year 1.2 million Americans suffer a new and recurrent corofKlrY
affack. anti carodioVCI$CUlar disease ;$ the nation's leading cause of death
with direct and indirect casts estimated to be $448.5 billion in 2008:
and.
WHEREAS, mare physical activity can help improve these statistics: and.
WHEREAS. adults may gain up to two hours of iife expectancy for every hour of
regular, vigorous exercise: Gnd,
WHEREAS, in addition to Increased life expecttJtJt:y, regular walking has many proven
benef;ts for CJn individual's overall health. Brisk walking for at least 30
minutes a day can lower both bod cholesterol (LOL) le.els and high blood
pressure. It can also help individuals who are overweight achieve and
maintain weight loss, and reduce their risk of stroke: and,
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Contral and Prevention estimate that physically
active people save $330 per year in direct medical expendi1'ures; and
WHEREAS, on National Storti Walking Day, April 16. 2008 the American Heart
Association's Startl Movement calls on all citizens of Collier County to
walk at least 30 il1inufes today; and,
WHEREAS. the purpose behind National Storti Walking Day is to get Americans to
become moroc physically active by walking and urge 011 citizens to show
thei,. support for walking and the fight against heart disease and
commemorate this day by walking at work, 8y incr-easing awareness of
the imporlance of physical activity to reduce the risk for cardiovascular
disease, thousands of lives can be saved each year.
NOW THEREFORE. be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 16, 200B, be designated as
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National StortI Walking Day
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8" Day of April, 200B.
BOARO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4C
April 8, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4C
Proclamation designating April 16, 2008 as National Start Walking Day. To be accepted by AI
Reynolds on behalf of the American Heart Association.
Meeti n 9 Date:
4/8/2008 900:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCe Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCe Office 3/21/20083:23:57 PM
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager to the BCe Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCe Office 3/21/20083:32 PM
Approved By
Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Deputy County Manager Date
Board of County
Commissioners County Manager's Office 3/26/200811 :26 AM
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