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8A <br /> Et�C€?UE�A�lN� HEALTH A�� VVEt�L�iESS FC�R Page 4 <br /> CALI�C}R�ffA�lS: LEAGUE E�ESOLUTi�N <br /> As Ca{ifornia works to address the obesity to purchase physical activity equipment. The <br /> epidemic as weil as heaith and wefiness for aIl schoni that wins the grand prize wiii receive a <br /> citizens, the League continues its effo�ts to pro- brand new fitness center. <br /> Rlpt@CtfyW@I(�@SS }]OIICIeS. ae • • • sa� s • o • r • oaa4eos • • o • <br /> At the League's 20d6 Annua�CoFlference,the '�'��Q� �'����• ��`�� ¢��� p��� � <br /> General Assembfy passed a resolution to encour- GNAAP outlines a comprehensive strategy to <br /> age health and wellness in cities. The resolufion address the ecanomic and environmental issues <br /> stated that the League wouid work with the Com- associated with moving goods via the stats's <br /> �rr�mity6�raicES�Poficy�omrrsitt�e; the Re�re- hi�h�vays; railways, and porrts. it�ddresses�the <br /> ati4n, Parks, and Community Services Depart- various layers of the goods movement sys#em, <br /> ment;the tnstifute for Loca(Government;and the focusing on°Califiorr�fa's four icey transportation <br /> Cities Counties and Schools Partnership to de- cor�idors–Bay Area, Los Angelesilnland Empire, <br /> velop a clearinghouse of information fhat cities can San Diego border region and the San Joa�uin <br /> use to promote wellness policies and healthier Va11ey. <br /> cities. <br /> To view GMAP, visit www.arb.�a.gov/am�/ <br /> Under the resolution, Healfh and Weflness m . tm. <br /> programs will become a category in the Helen <br /> • • ♦ e o e o s r • e s • • • o e • o • • s e <br /> Putnam Awards Program. For more information on <br /> this resalufion piease visit v+±wv�t.cacities.org/ Cf��v��i�fTTEE a from page 1 <br /> resalutions. Gity officials are encouraged to review the <br /> Proposed Trans Fat Ban: A8 97-{Me�doza� �osters and familiarize themselves with the <br /> officiaEs-secving or�the comr�Ftt�es.- Bot�i tt� - <br /> The�eague is not alone in encouraging heaith Assembiy and 5enate Standing Committee <br /> and wellness among Californians. In the State rosters can be found on the League of California <br /> Legislature,Assemblymember Tony Mendoza has Cities Web site, af wv✓w.cacities.ora/ <br /> introctuced AB 97,a bil!that would ban food that legresQUrces. <br /> can4a6n artifcia!t�a�es fat from being stered, distrsb- <br /> utedorsaldbyafoodfacility. r--�"--�"�r`^"—'---��—+� <br /> f Yau Co�aid �l�ve Your t�wn � <br /> The ban would not apply to faods sold or � Su�35Cri��iat� fo i <br /> served in the manufacturer's original packaging, t �lq/'�Stet't�t Gsty rtla��Zi�ie. � <br /> nor would it apply to foods that contain less than -� <br /> 0.� gra�-,s ��r serving of frans fat. Cities sh�u(G � ��b������ '����j � <br /> review the biil to determine if it irrtpacts them. � Only Western City maga�ine brings you � <br /> � practical ideas and informatian you need to � <br /> Governor's Fitness Ch�lienge � know abouf local government in California. � <br /> � Westem City magazine presents big-picture � <br /> Gov. Schwarzenegger recently announced a � policy issues and trends in a format suited f <br /> statewide contest encouraging students to be i for busy professionals, with concise feature 0 <br /> physically active 30-60 minutes a day for at least � articles and in-depth series that explore � <br /> three days a week for four weeks. � statewide issues. Stay informed about city � <br /> Schools in 11 regions across the state with the E issues across Califomia. Subscribe today. � <br /> highest percentage of students completing the � Visit:�ryry�rfyy�s��rnci .com/af. � <br /> Gouernor's Challenge will be rewracded with$1,040 �..._______�,,____ �__� <br /> PAGE 4- PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org <br /> February 2, 2U07 • issue#5 <br />