| A RESOLUTION |
to proclaim and recognize that Tennessee 4-H Congress is supporting “A Healthy Weight Initiative for Tennessee’s Children and Youth.” |
WHEREAS this initiative is supported by the University of Tennessee Extension program; and
WHEREAS concern has been raised about the nutritional quality of foods and beverages sold in schools outside of federally regulated meal programs; and
WHEREAS poor eating habits, along with physical inactivity, contribute to obesity and other serious health problems; and
WHEREAS serving healthy snacks to children is important to providing good nutrition, supporting lifelong healthy eating habits, and helping to prevent costly and potentially-disabling diseases,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the 4-H Senators and Representatives of this 61st Tennessee 4-H Congress do hereby proclaim and affirm their commitment to continued education and public awareness in addressing healthier life styles for children and youth in the state of Tennessee.
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IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of Joint Resolution No. 0001 be forwarded to Governor Phil Bredesen and the state district attorneys.
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Speaker of the Senate
Tennessee 4-H Congress |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
Tennessee 4-H Congress
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