WHEREAS, today, two out of every three Americans are overweight or obese; and

        WHEREAS, a recent study found that today’s youth may become the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents due to the rapid rise in obesity rates; and

        WHEREAS, obesity significantly increases the risk of such serous chronic diseases as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers; and

        WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, policy makers and health professionals must embrace small steps toward coordinated policy and environmental changes that will help Americans live longer, better, healthier lives; and

        WHEREAS, America on the Move week at the YMCA brings fun physical activities to families, encouraging long-term positive changes for everyone in our state and our communities;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim September 24-28, 2007 to be

AMERICA ON THE MOVE WEEK

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho in Boise, Idaho, on this 20th day of September in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE