[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
importance of athletic trainers and all that they do to improve the 
health and quality of our lives.
  As overweight and obesity rates soar, athletic trainers serve as an 
outstanding opponent to the frightening statistics. Their job widely 
varies, and they do far more than simply ``work out'' with others. 
Athletic trainers guide their clients with life-long fitness and 
exercise skills and push their clients to aerobic excellence. Many also 
provide nutritional guidance that helps those derailed from healthy 
eating habits develop better eating tendencies. In doing so, they often 
provide their clients with a greater sense of self worth.
  Their impact on society is incredibly beneficial. Athletic trainers 
do much to help decrease the increasing population of the obese and 
overweight. For this, I thank those athletic trainers in the First 
District of Florida, as well as the rest of the Nation, who constantly 
make a difference. We are truly grateful.

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