80 FR 25577 - National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2015

Executive Office of the President

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 86 (May 5, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 25577-25578]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10658]




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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2015 / 
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                Proclamation 9264 of April 30, 2015

                
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2015

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Sports are a fundamental part of American culture. They 
                foster our country's competitive drive, help us stay 
                healthy, and teach us what it takes to succeed--not 
                only on the softball diamond or the basketball court, 
                but also in life. Sports and fitness reflect our 
                national character, and they help us unlock our full 
                potential. During National Physical Fitness and Sports 
                Month, we recognize parents, coaches, educators, and 
                all those who instill in our children the importance of 
                regular exercise, and we invite all people to invest in 
                their own well-being by finding a way to be active each 
                day.

                Physical fitness is an essential component of a healthy 
                lifestyle. Regular exercise can produce long-term 
                health benefits; it can help prevent chronic diseases, 
                combat obesity, relieve stress, and increase the 
                chances of living longer. By making physical activity 
                part of your daily routine--at least 30 minutes for 
                adults and 60 minutes for children--you can put 
                yourself on the path to better physical and mental 
                health.

                This year marks the fifth anniversary of First Lady 
                Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, which has 
                helped increase opportunities for physical activity and 
                inspire Americans of all ages to lead healthy, active 
                lives. To celebrate, the First Lady is challenging 
                everyone to #GimmeFive things they are doing to eat 
                better, be more active, and live more healthfully. To 
                join the fun and find new ways to stay fit, challenge 
                your family, friends, and colleagues to #GimmeFive this 
                month.

                Communities all across our country have embraced my 
                Administration's national call to action and encouraged 
                each other to stay active and make smart life choices. 
                The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and 
                Nutrition is also promoting physical activity to ensure 
                all Americans have the chances they deserve to lead 
                healthy lives. Their I Can Do It, You Can Do It! 
                program is working to empower Americans with 
                disabilities and make certain they have equal 
                opportunities to participate in regular physical 
                activity in their schools and communities. And the 
                Go4Life campaign is helping older Americans, including 
                those with chronic conditions, to be active every day.

                By making daily healthy choices, all Americans can 
                strengthen their bodies and minds and build a 
                foundation that supports their greatest aspirations. 
                This month, let us encourage one another to get 
                involved in sports and fitness activities and together, 
                forge a healthier future for ourselves, our loved ones, 
                and our Nation. To learn how you can get involved, 
                visit www.LetsMove.gov and www.Fitness.gov.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 2015 as National 
                Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to make daily physical 
                activity, sports participation, and good nutrition a 
                priority in their lives.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2015-10658
Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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