[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING JORDAN ELEMENTARY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WALK ON! 
                               CHALLENGE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the grant 
awarded to Jordan Elementary in Chandler, Arizona for Blue Cross Blue 
Shield of Arizona's 2010 Walk On! Challenge. I wish to applaud the 
students, teachers and staff of Jordan Elementary for their 
enthusiastic participation in the Walk On! Challenge.
   The Walk On! Challenge increases the knowledge of both the issue of 
childhood obesity and the necessity for exercise and good health in our 
youth. As a teacher for almost 28 years, I understand the importance of 
addressing these issues through a hands-on approach.
   By applying for and receiving this grant, and participating in this 
program, Jordan Elementary and its educators have taken a significant 
step towards alerting our community to the problem of obesity and 
stimulating a positive response. Through their help, we can help 
instill good habits for children that will lead to an active and 
healthy lifestyle, and help to solve the problem of obesity within our 
community.
   This is truly an inspiring and encouraging initiative to undertake 
within the community, and I would like to once again thank the entire 
Jordan Elementary community for addressing it.

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