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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 46
Author: Wolk (D), Steinberg (D)
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : Parks Make Life Better! Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution declares the Legislatures
recognition of the importance of access to local parks,
trails, open space, and facilities for the health and
development of all Californians. This resolution also
declares July 2011 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month in
California.
ANALYSIS :
Resolution findings:
1. A 2009 public opinion research study, conducted by the
California Park & Recreation Society, revealed 98
percent of California's households visit a local park
and 50 percent of California's households participate in
an organized recreation program annually.
2. California's residents value their local parks and
recreation services, as they provide access to the
serenity and inspiration of nature, outdoor spaces, and
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places for play and exercise; facilities for directed
and self-directed recreation; activities that facilitate
social connections, human development, the arts, and
lifelong learning; and positive alternatives for youth
that help lower crime and mischief.
3. The State of California's 2010 Obesity Prevention Plan
states the following:
A One in every nine California children, one in
three teens, and over 50 percent of adults are
already overweight or obese, and that obesity affects
virtually all age, income, educational, ethnic, and
disability groups.
B The state's childhood obesity epidemic and related
health conditions and associated costs are expected
to increase unless concerted and coordinated efforts
are made to increase opportunities for children and
youth to engage in age-appropriate, high-quality
physical activity programs during nonschool hours.
C Research has shown that where people live, work,
and play impacts obesity. For example, in Imperial
County, 73 percent of adults are overweight or obese,
while only 43 percent of San Francisco City and
County's adults are overweight or obese.
D California's costs attributable to physical
inactivity, obesity, and overweight in 2006 were
estimated at $41.2 billion. In contrast, a five
percent improvement in each of these risk factors
could result in annual savings of nearly $2.4
billion.
E. To address obesity, the State of California must
ensure that all California residents have access to
safe places to play and be active.
4. California's 10 Step Vision for a Healthy California is
a call to action to transform the state so that all
Californians can enjoy healthy eating and active living,
resulting in all of the following:
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A. Every day, every child will participate in
physical activity.
B. California's adults will be physically active
every day.
C. Neighborhoods, communities, and buildings will
support physical activity, including safe walking,
stair climbing, and bicycling.
This resolution declares the Legislature's recognition of
the importance of access to local parks, trails, open
space, and facilities for the health and development of all
Californians. This resolution also declares July 2011 as
"Parks Make Life Better!" Month in California.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
CTW:do 5/31/11 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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