[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17998]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                          LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO

  (Mr. PETERS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PETERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the 
growing involvement of San Diego area schools and businesses in the 
Live Well San Diego initiative. Live Well San Diego engages the San 
Diego community from government, business, military, faith groups, and 
schools to improve the health, fitness, and safety of our residents.
  Preventible chronic diseases contribute to over 50 percent of deaths 
in the region, and Live Well San Diego is working to find innovative 
ways to reduce their impact and lower national health care costs in the 
long term. Through involvement with schools in my district, Live Well 
San Diego is reducing childhood obesity through daily physical 
education and recess breaks.
  Earlier this year, the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce joined 
with Live Well San Diego to educate area business owners about creating 
workplaces that focus on health and wellness.
  Clear Channel Communications has also partnered with Live Well San 
Diego to spread the word. Recently, the initiative launched a Web site, 
livewellsd.org, to give residents information to live healthier lives.
  Live Well San Diego is an example of how collaborative public-private 
partnerships are working to improve public health. I am proud of the 
work that Live Well San Diego is doing for the people of San Diego 
County. Our residents are happier and healthier because of it.

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