[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 1, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING WALKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate Walker Intermediate School on being named a 
President's Challenge State Champion by the President's Council on 
Physical Fitness, PCPFS, for 2007-2008. Their accomplishment is an 
example for all schools across the Commonwealth and our Nation.
  Each year the PCPFS State Champion award is presented in all 50 
states to 3 schools with the highest number of students scoring at or 
above the 85th percentile on the President's Challenge Physical Fitness 
Test. The test measures four components of physical fitness: a 1-mile 
run-walk for heart and lung endurance; curl ups for abdominal strength 
and endurance; a ``sit and reach'' stretch for muscular flexibility; 
pullups for upper body strength and endurance; and a shuttle run for 
agility. The inclusion of Walker Intermediate School in this group is a 
credit to the dedication of its students, staff, and administration.
  Walker Intermediate School is a role model to other institutions 
through its dedication to helping students gain physical fitness skills 
and to understanding the health benefits of regular physical activity. 
In a time in which many young people are faced with weight related 
problems, Walker Intermediate has proven to be a leader by encouraging 
students and adults to engage in physical activity.
  Walker Intermediate School is an inspiration to the citizens of 
Kentucky and to student and community leaders everywhere. I look 
forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the future.

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