Alabama Employees Health and Fitness Day

WHEREAS, the National Association of Health and Fitness is presenting Global Employee Health and Fitness Month from May 1 through May 31, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama State Employees Insurance Board and other participating companies, fitness clubs and organizations, afford opportunities to develop and promote wellness programs which foster healthy lifestyle and fitness habits; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this event is to encourage Alabama employers to offer fitness opportunities to their employees for a healthier and more productive work force; and

WHEREAS, studies show that worksite health and wellness programs, including fitness, can not only reduce absenteeism and turnover, but can also increase productivity and lower health care costs:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 17, 2013, as

Alabama Employees Health and Fitness Day

in the state of Alabama and urge all employers and employees to participate in this event to emphasize the lifelong benefits of fitness and a healthy lifestyle.