Bill > J00135

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions of senior citizens and the importance of health and physical activity for older adults. The resolution highlights that this is the 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, which will involve approximately 100,000 senior adults participating in over 1,000 locations nationwide. It emphasizes that the event, always held on the last Wednesday in May, aims to increase health awareness and promote physical activity among seniors through various events like fitness walks, low-impact exercises, health screenings, and information workshops at diverse venues such as senior centers, health clubs, hospitals, and parks. The resolution also references the U.S. Surgeon General's determination that regular physical activity provides significant health benefits and improved quality of life for seniors, and formally requests that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul after its passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J135