[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 5, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24365-24366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-10729]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 5, 2010 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8509 of April 29, 2010

                
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The 2010 Winter Olympics inspired people around the 
                globe as they watched elite athletes push their bodies 
                to the limit. Olympic competition showcases the 
                vibrancy that physical activity can add to a person's 
                life. Exercise strengthens both body and mind, and 
                maintaining good health can help prevent injury and 
                disease. Americans of every age, background, and 
                ability can weave activity into their daily habits to 
                improve their mental and physical wellbeing. This 
                month, we celebrate fitness, sports, and outdoor 
                recreation as both healthy activities and cherished 
                national traditions.

                Exercise can help prevent complications from conditions 
                like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, which are 
                among our most costly and widespread health problems. 
                That is why my Administration is investing in the long-
                term health of our Nation by encouraging Americans to 
                stay fit. Through interactive toolkits and programs, 
                the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 
                helps motivate citizens of all ages to incorporate 
                physical activity into their lives. Visit Fitness.gov 
                for more information and resources to get started.

                Involvement in sports and recreational activities offer 
                opportunities for young people to learn about teamwork, 
                fair play, focus, and dedication. As they develop into 
                athletes, they acquire time management, goal setting, 
                and leadership skills. At any age, exercising with 
                others also builds lasting friendships and helps keep 
                individuals motivated and involved.

                Our future depends on how we raise and prepare the next 
                generation, and America's epidemic of childhood obesity 
                requires our immediate attention. The Department of 
                Health and Human Services, the President's Council on 
                Physical Fitness and Sports, and other members of the 
                White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity are 
                partnering with First Lady Michelle Obama's ``Let's 
                Move'' initiative to solve this epidemic within a 
                generation. ``Let's Move'' cultivates the appreciation 
                of nutritious food and inspires kids to engage in 
                physical activity. It empowers parents and caregivers 
                by emphasizing their role in making healthy choices for 
                their children and stresses the importance of access to 
                nutritious foods in our schools and communities. Visit 
                LetsMove.gov to learn more about this exciting 
                campaign.

                During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, let 
                us recommit to making healthy choices that will reduce 
                our risk of chronic diseases and help our families lead 
                longer, happier lives.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 2010 as National 
                Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon all 
                Americans to take control of their health and wellness 
                by making physical activity, fitness, and sports 
                participation an important part of their daily lives.

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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 ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
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