[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7889--APR. 20, 2005

[[Page 3738]]
119 STAT. 3738

Proclamation 7889 of April 20, 2005
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Physical fitness is vital to a healthy lifestyle. During National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we highlight the importance of
integrating exercise into our daily routines and encourage all our
citizens to live more active lives.
Physical fitness benefits both the body and the mind. Regular exercise,
along with healthy eating habits, helps prevent serious health problems,
improves productivity, and promotes better sleep and relaxation.
Maintaining an active lifestyle reduces the risk of chronic diseases
such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Americans can improve their health and well-being by dedicating a small
part of each day to physical activity.
As children grow, athletic activities teach them important life lessons
and help prepare them for the opportunities ahead. Sports are a way for
young Americans to meet new friends, discover the value of teamwork,
discipline, and patience, and learn to win and lose with respect for
others. From baseball to mountain biking to swimming, sports and
physical activities can be a great chance to get outdoors and enjoy
memorable experiences with family and friends.
Through the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, my
Administration is promoting the incorporation of physical activity into
daily life and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The Council's
website, www.fitness.gov, provides information on steps individuals can
take to live better and more productive lives. Programs like ``The
President's Challenge''; help individuals set fitness goals and work
hard to achieve them.
I urge all Americans to set aside time to improve their health through
physical fitness and sports, and I encourage individuals to help
motivate their family and friends to get out and exercise. By
contributing to a culture of health and well-being in America, citizens
help demonstrate the strength and character of our great country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2005 as National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the people of the United
States to make daily physical activity a priority in their lives and to
recognize the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle. I also call on
all Americans to celebrate this month with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH