Worldwide Day of Play

WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of the state of Alabama, I join Nickelodeon, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, and National Park Foundation in celebrating Worldwide Day of Play and in ensuring that today’s generation of kids becomes one of the healthiest; and

WHEREAS, part of Nickelodeon’s international, grassroots effort is to get kids more physically active and to encourage positive, healthy and playful lifestyles across the globe, thus Worldwide Day of Play is a fun event to empower our youth; and

WHEREAS, the rate of childhood obesity continues to rise at an alarming rate; and

WHEREAS, today’s children and adults don’t get as much physical activity as they should; and

WHEREAS, a nutritious diet and physical activity are an important component to living a healthy lifestyle and reducing disease; and

WHEREAS, Alabama is committed to working to support kids in becoming the healthiest generation:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2012 as

Worldwide Day of Play

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 4th day of October 2012.

 

      

Robert Bentley, Governor