[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 146 Committee Discharged Senate (CDS)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 146

  Designating May 1, 1994, through May 7, 1994, as ``National Walking 
                                Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             October 20 (legislative day, October 13), 1993

 Mr. Wofford (for himself, Mr. Mathews, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Hatch, Mr. 
 D'Amato, Mr. Durenberger, Mr. Pell, Mr. Metzenbaum, Mr. Grassley, Mr. 
 Glenn, Mrs. Kassebaum, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Craig, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Heflin, 
Mr. Chafee, Mr. Murkowski, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Boren, Mr. Simon, Mr. Helms, 
   Mr. Baucus, Mr. Gorton, Mr. Exon, Mr. Specter, Mr. Moynihan, Mrs. 
 Boxer, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Brown, Mr. Sasser, Mr. DeConcini, Mr. Thurmond, 
Mr. Kerry, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Nunn, Mr. Breaux, 
Mr. Graham, Mr. Danforth, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Coats, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Lott, 
Mr. Kempthorne, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Domenici, Ms. Mikulski, 
  Mr. Dole, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Packwood) introduced the 
 following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

                              May 2, 1994

                          Committee discharged

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Designating May 1, 1994, through May 7, 1994, as ``National Walking 
                                Week''.

Whereas medical authorities have established that walking--
            (1) powerfully protects against high blood pressure, 
        cholesterol problems, and other factors that can contribute to 
        heart disease;
            (2) protects against adult onset (Type II) diabetes;
            (3) builds strong bones and protects against osteoporosis, 
        the weak-bone disease that afflicts millions of older women;
            (4) probably offers protection against several forms of 
        cancer that are believed to be preventable through regular and 
        moderate exercise; and
            (5) is a safe and dependable way for millions of overweight 
        people to lose weight without stringent dieting;
Whereas the failure to exercise regularly, such as walking, has been identified 
        as the single greatest risk factor for heart disease;
Whereas the designation of ``National Walking Week'' will help promote the issue 
        of pedestrian access and safety;
Whereas areas of America are becoming inaccessible or unsafe for walkers, so the 
        benefits of this activity are being blocked;
Whereas people should be able to walk anywhere in their community, within 
        reason; and
Whereas walking encourages community spirit and safety: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1, 1994, through May 
7, 1994, is designated as ``National Walking Week''. The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.

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