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April 20, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2352 to assess, to advocate for, and to review every patient's physical activity program during every comprehensive visit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaimm the month of May, 2015 as EXERCISE IS MEDICINE® MONTH in Cabarrus County and encourage all citizens to participate in activities and observances relating to Exercise is Medicine® Month in the interests of better health and quality of life for all. Adopted this the 20th day of April, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -3) Cabarrus Health Alliance - National Bike to School Day Proclamation George Berger, Cabarrus Health Alliance, presented an overview of how transportation of students to and from school has changed over the years. He stressed the importance of daily physical activity among children and youth of our community and the benefits of walking and biking to school. Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole seconded by Commissioner Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. Proclamation No. 2015 -05 National Bike to School Day Proclamation WHEREAS, a lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other health problems among children and being able to bicycle or walk to school offers an opportunity to build activity into daily routine; and WHEREAS, driving students to school by private vehicle contributes to traffic congestion and air pollution; and WHEREAS, an important role for parents and caregivers is to encourage children to be aware of the challenges and dangers that they face on their trip to school each day and the health and environmental risks related to physical inactivity and air pollution; and WHEREAS, community leaders and parents can determine the "bikeability" of their community and identify any potential challenges to safe bicycling using a bikeability checklist; and WHEREAS, community members and leaders should include bike and walkability in the decision making process and strategic planning process to enable children to safely bicycle and walk in our communities and develop a list of suggestions for improvements that can be executed over time; and WHEREAS, children, parents and community leaders around the country are joining together to evaluate bicycling and walking conditions in their communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May b, 2015, as "National Bike to School Day" in Cabarrus County, North Carolina and encourage everyone to consider the safety and health of children today and every day. Adopted this the 20th day of April, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -4) EMS - Cabarrus County Emergency Services Week Proclamation Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud.