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J236Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Declare Healthy Weight Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 19-25, 2019, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

The resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare January 19-25, 2019, as Healthy Weight Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Shifts focus from dieting to holistic health. The resolution emphasizes the Health at Every Size approach, promoting well-being and self-acceptance over restrictive dieting, which is often linked to negative self-esteem and counterproductive health outcomes.

  2. Recognizes diversity in healthy bodies. By highlighting factors like body type, bone density, and body composition, it acknowledges that a “healthy weight” is not one-size-fits-all, encouraging respect for natural diversity rather than conformity to narrow standards.

  3. Promotes sustainable public health policy. The resolution frames healthy weight initiatives as essential elements of New York’s public health and education strategies, aiming to foster long-term wellness, happiness, and productivity across the state.

  4. Seeks to improve quality of life. By advocating for Healthy Weight Week, the resolution aspires to create a more supportive environment for physical and mental well-being, which can contribute to safer communities and greater opportunities for all New Yorkers.

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Declare Healthy Weight Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 236 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 19-25, 2019, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Beauty, health and strength come in all sizes; this truth is affirmed by Health at… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 236 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 19-25, 2019, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Beauty, health and strength come in all sizes; this truth is affirmed by Health at Every Size, a health-centered approach which focuses on health and well-being, not on dieting which can be harmful to an individual's self-esteem; and WHEREAS, Many people diet because they view themselves as overweight, and begin to punish and deprive themselves by restricting calories; however, if someone is always hungry or feeling deprived and sees themselves as fat, then the reverse happens and the individual may pack on the pounds; and WHEREAS, Health and Wellness is the feeling of health, happiness or well-being in regard to one's physical health, energy level, mental state, emotions, and ability to regulate one's lifestyle as pertaining to individuals in New York State; and WHEREAS, Healthy Weight Week was implemented in 1994 to let people know that a healthy lifestyle is about wellness and wholeness, eating in normal, healthy ways, and living actively; it is not about dieting, but about acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity and one's self; and WHEREAS, It is also important individuals understand what is a healthy weight; uncontrollable elements which affect weight are height, bone density, body type such as endomorph, mesomorph or ectomorph, and body composition which is the innate ratio of body muscle to fat; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body regards healthy weight programs in New York State as sustainable and crucial components to public health and education policy; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body affirms the importance of caring, healing, and improving the minds and bodies of individuals throughout this great Empire State, making New York a healthier and happier place to work and reside which leads to safer cities, productive environments and greater opportunity for all New Yorkers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 19-25, 2019, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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