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RESOLUTION NO.
06-062
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
FEBRUARY 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY
18, 2006, AS "STEP UP FLORIDA WEEK"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. A healthy and productive community is essential to the
St. Lucie County's ability to successfully promote and protect the
health and safety of all its' citizens and visitors.
2. Unhealthy lifestyles can erode our most important asset -
the people who live and work in our community.
3. Chronic diseases are among the most costly health
problems facing a community, and account for nearly 75% of the $1
trillion spent on health care annually in our country.
4. Nearly 22% of the adult population in the county is
considered obese.
Obesity, inactivity, and tobacco use are key
risk factors in the burden of chronic disease that annually claims
the lives of our residents.
5. Many of these deaths can be prevented or significantly
delayed through effective prevention measures.
6. Citizens who are engaged in health promoting habits are
less likely to develop the chronic conditions of heart disease,
stroke,
lung cancer,
chronic obstructive lung disease,
and
diabetes, which account for nearly 70% of all causes of death in
the county in 2004.
7. Much of the chronic disease burden in St. Lucie County is
preventable.
Effective measures exist today to substantially
prevent or curtail the illnesses, disabilities and premature deaths
associated with this challenge.
8. The implementation of wellness events throughout the
county will benefit county residents and visitors by heightening
awareness of opportunities to improve their health and well being.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by
the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of February 12,
2006, through February 18, 2006, as "STEP UP FLORIDA WEEK" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board does hereby encourage all residents and
visitors in St. Lucie County to set individual goals to improve
their personal health and wellness by supporting the launch and
participation in STEP UP FLORIDA events held throughout the county
that motivates people to make healthy choices and pursue active
lifestyles in St. Lucie County.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2006.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C UNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORREC~
COUNTY