Proclamation_Strong Healthy Students WeekTHE CITY OF
DubE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CLAMAT
ON
WHEREAS, approximately 300,000 adult deaths in the United States and Iowa are attributable to
unhealthy dietary habits or physical inactivity; and
WHEREAS, nearly two - thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and over 18% of
adolescents aged 12 -19 are obese. Obesity in Iowa and the United States has become a national
security issue, with fewer than one in five young people qualified to serve in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS the United States Army encourages all of America and Iowa's youth to remain fit
through smart and healthy choices. Healthy eating and exercise are individual choices constrained by
opportunity and resources; and
WHEREAS, health and fitness are key to the success of future generations of Iowans. Young Iowans
need the tools and models to make the right decisions regarding their health; and
WHEREAS, as part of being a "giving guest" in Iowa high schools and colleges, the United States
Army has undertaken an initiative to bring together resources and partners for health and fitness
events and expos in high schools in Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, these outreach events support the focus and goals of the "Iowa Healthiest State 2016
Initiative," spearheaded by the Office of the Governor and Iowa Department of Health.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCI, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2012 AS
STRONG HEALTHY STUDENTS WEEK
AND ENCOURAGE SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNITY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO
WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, HEALTHY CHOICES AND LIFESTYLES IN AN
EFFORT TO COMBAT OBESITY AND PROMOTE FITNESS, NUTRITION, RESILIENCY AND
HEALTH AMONG THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 20th day of February,
2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2011: Submitted and accepted by SFC Thomas Dow, Station Commander, Dubuque (5K9G) Office:
563 - 557 -1280, Fax: 563 - 557 -1286, Cell: 877 - 203 -9626 Thomas.dow2 @usarec.army.mil