Reps. Meltzer, Ball, Bolger, Booher, Terry Brown, Constan, Denby, Durhal, Gonzales, Haines, Hansen, Haugh, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Leland, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Neumann, Opsommer, Pearce, Proos, Rogers, Schuitmaker, Scripps, Sheltrown, Slavens, Stanley, Tyler and Valentine offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 97.

            A resolution designating May 11-17, 2009, as Get Active America Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The state of Michigan is home to many health clubs and gyms; and

            Whereas, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association helps to provide places for individuals and families to exercise and live healthier lives; and

            Whereas, These fitness organizations will open their doors to members and allow visitors to experience the benefit of exercising at no cost during the week; and

            Whereas, These fitness organizations provide equipment demonstrations and a walk through focused on successful exercise programs; and

            Whereas, It is with enthusiasm we promote healthy lifestyles and encourage regular exercise for the well being of community members; and

            Whereas, Get Active America Week will provide an opportunity for the citizens of Michigan to participate in learning how to live healthier lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designates May 11-17, 2009, as Get Active America Week in the state of Michigan.