HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-2019 Proclamation ~ Healthy Community Champions Ocoee
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The City of Ocoee supports policies that focus on healthy weight,
health and wellness, and healthier lifestyles in all communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health has launched a healthy weight
campaign known as "Healthiest Weight Florida", a public-private
collaboration to help Florida's children and adults make informed,
consistent choices about healthy eating and active living; this
program has been embraced by individuals and businesses in
many cities, counties, and communities; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health has launched the 2019 Healthy
Community Champions Recognition Program to recognize local
governments and active municipalities (cities, towns, and villages)
and counties that implement policies to help people become more
physically active and improve nutrition; and
WHEREAS, poor nutritional choices and a lack of physical activity are linked to
overweight and obesity which increase the risk of diabetes,
cancer, heart disease, liver disease, hypertension, and other
health conditions; and
WHEREAS, The City of Ocoee officials believe there are important, long-term
community benefits to be gained by encouraging healthy
lifestyles, including a decrease in overweight and obesity in
Florida's adults and children and the associated negative health
related impacts; and
WHEREAS, community partners can work together to ensure that there are
safe places for residents to be active, such as in parks, ball fields,
pools, gyms, and recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, access to healthy foods has a direct impact on the overall health
of our community and planning for fresh food, open space,
sidewalks, and parks should be a priority
THEREFORE, It is with great pleasure, as the Mayor of the City of Ocoee and on
behalf of the citizens of Ocoee that I proclaim this challenge to all
local governments, businesses, students, parents, and all
residents to participate in the Healthiest Weight Florida campaign
to foster healthy weight and improve overall health, improve job
and school performance, and decrease work and school
absenteeism.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
6th day of August 2019.
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