[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16562]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         INTRODUCTION OF THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD MONTH RESOLUTION

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, skiing and snowboarding are 
exhilarating activities that allow individuals and families to enjoy a 
natural environment and participate in physical activity.
  To help spread this message, I am introducing a resolution urging the 
president to declare January as National Ski and Snowboard Sports 
Month.
  This resolution notes the increase in adult and childhood obesity 
along with the negative consequences of overweight and obese people 
including a decrease in the average life span and rising health care 
costs stemming from related illnesses. It also highlights the role 
winter sport activities can play in addressing chronic inactivity and 
the positive effects of participating in physical activity.
  ``Ski and Snowboard Month'' would remind citizens of the importance 
to maintain a consistent exercise program and healthy lifestyle twelve 
months out of the year. Winter sports offer unique opportunities to 
allow all Americans a chance to be together outside and enjoy the 
season.

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