Whereas, Physical activity benefits our physical health and improves the quality of our lives overall; and
Whereas, Physical activity is a cost-effective, fun, safe, and evidence-based public health intervention to address chronic diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, as well as mental illness and substance use disorders; and
Whereas, The Center for Disease Control has recognized for decades the strong role parks and green spaces play in overall health within a community; and
Whereas, Michigan is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all residents and visitors through movement to inspire and facilitate a culture of active living; and
Whereas, Michigan provides over one hundred public beaches, 103 state parks and recreation areas, nineteen million acres of forest, and thousands of miles of trails as places where people can be physically active; and
Whereas, The Michigan Moves Coalition, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports, the Michigan Society of Health and Physical Educators, the Michigan Fitness Association, state agencies, private and nonprofit organizations, and other related groups can serve to enlighten and ignite awareness for physical activity opportunities in worksites, schools, businesses, fitness facilities, and communities throughout the state; and
Whereas, In an effort to improve the health and well-being of all Michiganders, Michigan Moves Month in its fourth year, will promote all forms of human movement for persons of every ability to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle and participate in regular physical activity throughout their lifespan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2025 as Michigan Moves Month in the state of Michigan. Let this month remind us how important physical activity is to every person’s overall health and begin a commitment to physical activity all year to improve the health of all Michiganders.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Adopted in the House by voice vote
