HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4124-09-2012A Resolution
NO. 4124-09-2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS RECOGNIZING FITWORTH: A HEALTHY CITY INITIATIVE AS A
CITY-WIDE EFFORT TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth recognizes the increasing number of local
children developing unhealthy eating and sedentary habits that can contribute to
childhood obesity and other related long-term illnesses; and
WHEREAS, The children of our city represent the future, and promoting healthy,
active lifestyles today will pay great dividends in the ability of our children to meet the
challenges and opportunities of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, "FitWorth: A Healthy City Initiative," is a city-wide effort to unite
community partners, promote existing resources, and create new opportunities for Fort
Worth children and their families to increase their physical activity, improve nutrition,
lose weight and improve their overall well-being; and
WHEREAS, "FitWorth: A Healthy City Initiative" will involve adults, children,
schools, public and private partners, and non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, "FitWorth: A Healthy City Initiative" will utilize educational tools,
media campaigns, health related events, structured team competitions and incentive
programs to help ensure that Fort Worth is recognized nationally as a healthy and active
community that attracts prospective citizens and businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
The City Council hereby recognizes "FitWorth: A Healthy City Initiative," as a
City-wide effort, in partnership with ONCOR, the Fort Worth Independent School
District, the Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund and other designated local
partners, with the goal of reducing childhood obesity and making Fort Worth a more
physically active and nutritionally wholesome community.
Adopted this I I th day of September, 2012.
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By:
Mary Kayser C S erd ry
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