[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 50 (Monday, May 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 2, 1994]
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                         NATIONAL WALKING WEEK

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                         CLASSICAL MUSIC MONTH

  Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary 
Committee be discharged en bloc from consideration of the following 
joint resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 146, designating ``National 
Walking Week,'' and House Joint Resolution 239, designating ``Classical 
Music Month''; that the Senate then proceed en bloc to their immediate 
consideration; that the joint resolutions be deemed read three times, 
passed, and the motions to reconsider laid on the table; that the 
preambles thereto be agreed to en bloc. Further, that the consideration 
of these items appear individually in the Record, and any statements 
relating thereto be inserted in the Record at the appropriate place.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. BOND. No objection.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair hears none, and the resolutions are 
passed.
  So the joint resolutions (S.J. Res. 146 and H.J. Res. 239) were 
deemed read three times and passed.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 146) with its preamble, is as 
follows:

                             S.J. Res. 146

       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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