[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 85 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24137-24138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1210]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 85 / Thursday, May 1, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8249 of April 29, 2008

                
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Health and fitness are personal responsibilities and 
                important national goals for our citizens. During 
                National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we 
                highlight the benefits of exercise and the value of 
                participating in sports.

                It is important for all Americans to participate in 
                activities that help maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
                Outdoor activities such as walking, running, swimming, 
                and biking are good for the mind, body, and soul. 
                Regular physical activity and healthy eating habits can 
                help reduce stress and lower the risk for many chronic 
                health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and 
                depression.

                My Administration is committed to encouraging all 
                Americans to remain physically active. Through the 
                President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the 
                National President's Challenge allows participants of 
                all ages to set a fitness goal and keep track of their 
                progress as they work to achieve it. To get more 
                information, or to sign up to participate, people can 
                visit presidentschallenge.org. By getting involved and 
                exercising for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 
                Americans can improve their health and happiness and 
                set a positive example for others.

                During National Physical Fitness and Sports month and 
                throughout the year, I encourage all Americans to make 
                physical fitness a priority in their lives.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 2008 as National 
                Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon my 
                fellow citizens to recognize the importance of exercise 
                and participate in athletic activities. I also 
                encourage individuals, schools, and communities to 
                celebrate this month with appropriate activities and 
                programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
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