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Senate
Resolution 339
By:
Senators Smith of the 52nd, Thomas of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Heath of the
31st and Hill of the 32nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Spring Training Steering Committee sponsors for the regional health
promotion program and health fair and declaring April "Spring Training Month" in
Northwest Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Spring Training is a unique regional health promotion program that uses an
innovative baseball theme to challenge the citizens of Northwest Georgia to
incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives; and
WHEREAS,
Spring Training encourages community members to round all the bases on their
scorecards by exercising, improving home safety, scheduling regular check-ups,
and practicing stress management strategies as well as many other behaviors that
promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness; and
WHEREAS,
this annual four-week program culminates in a free health fair that provides
basic health screening tests and valuable information about local health care
resources to all participants; and
WHEREAS,
with increased attendance and participation in each succeeding year, the Spring
Training program has expanded to continue meeting the needs of Northwest
Georgia's diverse communities; and
WHEREAS,
thanks to the commitment of sponsors such as the Women's Information Network,
Inc.; Floyd Medical Center; Harbin Clinic; Redmond Regional Medical Center;
Northwest Georgia Public Health; National Kidney Foundation of Georgia; WRGA
NewsTalk 1470; the Rome News-Tribune; and Lamar Outdoor Advertising of Rome,
Spring Training is helping to improve the quality of life for residents of
Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, and Catoosa counties.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
commending the Spring Training regional health promotion program and health fair
and its sponsors for their outstanding commitment to the health and wellness of
the citizens of Northwest Georgia and extend their sincere best wishes for the
continued success of the Spring Training program.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED the this body declares April "Spring Training Month" in
Northwest Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the sponsors of the Spring
Training regional health promotion program and health fair.