Congressman Marc Veasey to Lead Community Walk

May 23, 2013

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Continues Promoting Healthy Living in Honor of May is Health & Fitness Month.

Earlier this month, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced a congressional resolution, H.RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.” This legislation was the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.

Today in America, nearly two-thirds of adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. At 30.4 percent, Texas has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. Not only do these statistics affect the health and well-being of each individual, but they also raise serious issues that must be addressed. Increases in food intake, lack of physical activity, and environments that make nutritious choices more difficult have all played a role in this obesity epidemic.

This weekend, Congressman Veasey will host and participate in the following events to promote health and fitness:

Friday, May 24^th – The Century Council Ask, Listen, and Learn Program

Congressman Veasey will join the Century Council at the Adams Middle School in Grand Prairie, Texas to help encourage kids to say ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle. The Century Council will be teaching kids about positive role models and have them take a pledge to make healthy choices.The Congressman will be participating in interactive, educational games and videos with the kids to promote healthy living.

Saturday, May 25^th – Let’s Move! Community Walk in Fort Worth’s Cobb Park from 10-11:30am

Congressman Veasey will join local officials and community and religious leaders for a 2 mile walk in the district to promote the First Lady’s Lets Move! Initiative.Cobb Park is located at 2350 East Berry Street in Fort Worth. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Congressman Veasey’s office at 817-920-9086.

Issues:Protect ACA/ Reproductive RightsHealth and Fitness