[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8138--MAY 1, 2007

Proclamation 8138 of May 1, 2007
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is an opportunity to educate
Americans about the importance of healthy habits and regular physical
activity. During this annual observance, we renew our commitment to
helping keep our citizens physically active, and we recognize the value
of incorporating exercise and sports into our daily lives.
Regular physical activity is vital to good health. By maintaining an
active lifestyle, citizens can reduce their risk of developing chronic
health conditions. Participating in outdoor activities and individual or
team sports helps promote physical fitness. These activities also teach
young people important life lessons, including teamwork, patience, and
discipline.
My Administration is committed to helping ensure the good health of all
Americans. This year is the fifth anniversary of the HealthierUS
initiative, which helps Americans improve their personal health and
fitness and prevent disease. The President's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports is spreading the message that a healthy America is a country
that is physically active. Additionally, this year the Department of
Health and Human Services and its partners launched a public awareness
campaign to promote exercise and eating well to America's youth. This
campaign encourages kids to ``Be a Player: Get Up and Play an Hour a
Day.''; To find out other ways to improve health, Americans can visit
fitness.gov or presidentschallenge.org. By making physical fitness a
priority, our citizens can help prevent disease and live healthier
lives.
NOW, THEREFORE I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon my fellow citizens to
participate in athletic activities and make physical fitness a priority
in their lives. I also encourage individuals, schools, and communities
to celebrate this month with appropriate activities and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH