Sample Council Resolution

RESOLUTION #000

of [Municipality], New Jersey

A Resolution Supporting the Mayors Wellness Campaign

Date

Whereas, Across New Jersey, communities are facing a rise in health care costs, and

Whereas, Physical activity levels have been decreasing and obesity rates increasing, and

Whereas, Local leaders are looking for ways to promote active living, healthy eating, and overall wellness in their communities, and

Whereas, The Mayors Wellness Campaign works with Mayors and key leaders to shape healthier lifestyles for the men, women and children in their communities, and

Whereas, Communities can work towards the goal of healthier citizens and lower health care costs by championing practices and programs that promote active living, and

Whereas, The Mayors Wellness Campaign will work to implement a comprehensive program of outreach, education and technical assistance activities to combat obesity and inactivity issues for [Municipality], now therefore be it

Resolved, by the Council of the municipality of [name], New Jersey, ask that all residents of this community join us in supporting the Mayors Wellness Campaign, and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage the residents of [Municipality] to participate in Mayors Wellness Campaign activities to promote exercise, eating properly and living healthier and better lives.

A Proclamation by the Mayor of [Municipality]

Supporting the Mayors Wellness Campaign

Date

Whereas, Fifty-five percent of New Jersey residents are obese or overweight, and

Whereas, Medical expenses for treating problems related to obesity in our state total billions annually, and

Whereas, New Jersey has reported the highest incidence in the nation in obesity among low-income kids aged 2-5 years, and

Whereas, The current generation of children in America may have shorter life expectancies than their parents, and

Whereas, The Mayors Wellness Campaign supports Mayors as champions of community health, and

Whereas, The goal of the campaign is to improve health, reduce health care costs related to obesity, and make New Jersey a national leader in community-based health interventions, and

Whereas, The Mayors Wellness Campaign seeks to foster active living and healthy lifestyles by providing communities the structure and resources to implement healthy community initiatives, and

Whereas, The Mayors Wellness Campaign will work to implement a comprehensive program of outreach, education and technical assistance activities to combat obesity and inactivity issues for [Municipality], now therefore be it

Whereas, [Municipality] cares deeply about all of its citizens and the future health of its children

Resolved, That I, [Mayor's name and title], ask that all residents of this community join me in supporting the Mayors Wellness Campaign, and be it further

Resolved, That I encourage the residents of [Municipality] to participate in Mayors Wellness Campaign activities to promote exercise, eating properly and living healthier and better lives.