[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 62 (Thursday, April 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY

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                               speech of

                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1280, 
a resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for 
National Healthy Schools Day. Unhealthy school environments have a 
traumatic effect of our students' health, learning, and productivity, 
and increase health care costs down the road. Fifty-five million 
students spend the week in American schools, and it is critical to our 
Nation's future that they be provided a safe and healthy learning 
environment.
  While we take time to recognize this important issue, I would like to 
acknowledge the work of the Healthy Schools Campaign, a Chicago-based 
not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and nurturing 
healthy school environments. Under the leadership of Founding Executive 
Director Rochelle Davis, the Healthy Schools Campaign has been a 
champion and model in the push to develop healthy school meals, which 
studies show have a significant impact on the cognitive and behavioral 
well-being of students.
  We must work to ensure that every child born in this country has the 
opportunity to take advantage of its great resources. Guaranteeing a 
healthy school environment for all children will play a critical role 
in this effort, and I will continue to strongly support legislation and 
initiatives targeting that goal.

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