[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 158 (Monday, December 12, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S13445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING MASON CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to congratulate Mason 
Corinth Elementary School of Williamstown, KY. Mason Corinth Elementary 
School is recognized as the recipient of the Fitness for Life Around 
Grant County, FFLAG, Silver Award for the Worksite Wellness Program.
  FFLAG was created in 2002 to raise awareness about physical activity 
and proper nutrition. In September of 2005, FFLAG expanded their 
program to focus on worksite wellness by inviting Grant County 
businesses and organizations to take part in the Workplace Wellness 
Program. The program focused on budget allocation for worksite wellness 
programs, employees' personal dedication to fitness, communication 
about wellness in the workplace, and on environmental changes that can 
help make our offices, stores, schools, and factories healthier places 
to work. I am proud to say that Mason Corinth School is one of the 
worthy recipients of the Silver Award.
  Sadly, the State of Kentucky is suffering from a health epidemic. 
Over two-thirds of adults in our State suffer from obesity. And this 
epidemic is not only hurting our waistlines, but also our pocketbooks. 
In 2003, over $1.1 billion was spent by Kentuckians on health problems 
caused by obesity. That is why programs which promote healthy living, 
such as FFLAG, are so important for the future of our Commonwealth.
  Mason Corinth Elementary School is a shining example of how our 
Kentucky schools can help Kentuckians lead better, healthier lives.
  I congratulate Mason Corinth Elementary School on this achievement. 
The administrators, teachers, parents, and students of this school are 
an inspiration to the citizens of Kentucky. I look forward to all that 
Mason Corinth Elementary School accomplishes in the future.

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