HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4278-01-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4278-01-2014
SUPPORTING THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT TO
IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC VITALITY
WHEREAS improving the overall health and well-being of citizens brings about improvement in
productivity, the economy and lower healthcare costs; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth is currently ranked 27"' in the nation for well-being, according to the
2012 Gallup-14ealthways Well-Being Index, with trends above t.h.e national average in several disease categories
and has the largest variance in high cholesterol, allergies and obesity; and
WHEREAS the rate of obesity and healthcare costs in. the City of Fort Worth have increased
exponentially and employers cite "presentecism" as a significant productivity concern due to employees coming
to work unable to focus at 1009/0; and
WHEREAS the private sector, led by Texas Health Resources and the Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce, has taken on the challenge to help Fort Worth become the largest city in the world to hold the special
designation as a Blue Zones(tz) Community, where people live longer, better and healthier lives;
NOW, THERFFORF, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
THAT:
The City of Fort Worth commends Texas Health Resources and the Foil Worth Chamber of Commerce
for their initiative to Pursue "Blue Zone Community" designation for Fort Worth, and pledges to cooperate with
these private-sector partners in promoting the health, wellness, productivity, and prosperity of Fort Worth
residents.
The City of Foil Worth agrees to participate in the Blue Zones project by considering, evidence-based
policies and programs intended to improve the vitality of residents and businesses, creating greater opportunity
for all to make healthy choices.
The City of Fort Worth resolves to support efforts to create the healthiest workforce possible by
implementing appropriate evidence-based environmental changes in worksites.
Adopted this 2$1h day of January, 2014.
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