National Walk@Lunch Day

WHEREAS, getting 30 minutes of physical activity, such as a brisk walk, at least five times a week can result in significant health benefits such as lowering the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and improving the health of muscles, bones and joints; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates the cost to treat illnesses and chronic diseases caused by inactive lifestyles is nearly $1,000 for every family in America, every year; and

WHEREAS, physical activity is vital to the well-being of all Americans and National Walk@Lunch Day is an opportunity for Americans to carve time out of their busy work schedules to exercise and become healthier; and

WHEREAS, National Walk@Lunch Day is a workplace walking event that encourages employees to walk during their lunch break, making exercise a convenient and easy choice during the day; and

WHEREAS, the state of Alabama will participate in National Walk@Lunch Day, improving the health of those residents, step-by-step; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama encourages all citizens to recognize the importance of walking as part of a healthy lifestyle:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim April 25, 2013, as

National Walk@Lunch Day

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 25th day of April 2013.

                        

Robert Bentley, Governor