[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 27916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING CRITTENDEN-MOUNT ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to congratulate 
Crittenden-Mount Zion Elementary School of Dry Ridge, KY. Crittenden-
Mount Zion 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 Crittenden-Mount Zion 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.
  Crittenden-Mount Zion Elementary School is a shining example of how 
our Kentucky schools can help Kentuckians lead better, healthier lives.
  I congratulate Crittenden-Mount Zion 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 Crittenden-Mount Zion Elementary School 
accomplishes in the future.

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