PRINTER'S NO. 4034
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1084
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, HENNESSEY, READSHAW, MACKENZIE, MILLARD,
CALTAGIRONE, PICKETT, HILL-EVANS, BIZZARRO, YOUNGBLOOD,
JAMES, RYAN, NEILSON, LONGIETTI, THOMAS, SAYLOR, BURNS,
SAINATO, MENTZER, J. McNEILL, SCHLEGEL CULVER, MARSICO,
DRISCOLL, DALEY, SCHWEYER AND KAUFER, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as
"Active Aging Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Active Aging Week" is an annual event created by
the International Council on Active Aging to promote healthy
lifestyles and increase physical activity among older adults;
and
WHEREAS, The International Council on Active Aging has
announced that the theme of "Active Aging Week" is "Inspiring
Wellness" which recognizes the important role older adults play
in our communities and celebrates their full participation in
diverse areas of life; and
WHEREAS, Studies have shown that increased mental and
physical activity in older adults has a positive impact on brain
health and that exercise may improve cognitive function in those
at risk for Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias by
improving the efficiency of brain activity associated with
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