Worldwide Day of Play

WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of the state of Alabama, I join Nickelodeon; Afterschool Alliance; ASPCA; Association of Children’s Museums; Boys and Girls Clubs of America; Girl Scouts of the USA; Jumpstart; Kiwanis International/Key Club; Let’s Move; National PTA; NFL Play 60; President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; Safe Routes to School, USA Ultimate, US Paralympics; US Tennis Association; YMCA and many other participating organizations in celebrating the 10^th Anniversary of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play; and

WHEREAS, Nickelodeon, alongside schools, after-school and community-based organizations, sports leagues, sports teams and elected officials, has been supporting physical activity and healthy living since 2004; for the 10^th Anniversary of Worldwide Day of Play, Nickelodeon is celebrating with one simple message: Get up, get out and go play!; and

WHEREAS, an essential part of Worldwide Day of Play’s success is the thousands of events encouraging active play which Nickelodeon and its partners host for kids around the world; and

WHEREAS, nutritious diets and physical activity are essential components to living a healthy lifestyle and reducing disease; and

WHEREAS, Alabama and Nickelodeon are committed to supporting kids’ health and wellness:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 21, 2013, as

Worldwide Day of Play

in the state of Alabama.