06. Health Awareness
DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 07-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
PROMOTING HEALTH A W ARENE,SS
WHEREAS, California is experiencing an epidemic of overweight, obesity, and
diabetes costing the state and County financially and causing suffering, illness, and
death for many Californians; and
WHEREAS, leaders in all branches of government have recognized the problems
of overweight, obesity, and diabetes and through an inclusive commitment can lead the
state toward increased physical activity and improved nutrition and wellness; and
WHEREAS, data on overweight, obesity, and diabetes for Santa Clara
County substantiates the need for action; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County has opportunities to positively affect the
health of residents through the built environment, creation and sustainability of
green spaces, policy development, and programs in local communities; and
WHEREAS, children spend a significant amount of time in school settings, and
schools have opportunities to positively affect the health of students by offering
nutritious food and snacks, quality physical education and health studies, after-school
programs, and school-based recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, workplaces can improve productivity, promote health, and reduce
liability costs by making available healthy food service and vending choices, increasing
access to safe stairways, encouraging bicycling and walking for commuters, and
implementing policy development and programs related to employee health;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cupertino City Council
encourages the promotion of health awareness by all branches and levels of government,
collaborative action by interested communities, initiatives and policy by the Santa Clara
County Office of Education and individual School Boards, development of workplace
health and wellness policy and practice, and access to recreation and physical activity
for all residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cupertino City Council, County of
Santa Clara, State of California does recognize that it is empowered to act as a role
model for fitness, physical activity, nutrition and wellness, to the residents and
employees of our County.
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Resolution No. 07-017
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino on the 6th day of February 2007, by the following vote:
V ote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of Cupertino
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