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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, USA Gymnastics and gymnastics clubs across the
3nation annually celebrate National Gymnastics Day to showcase
4the sport of gymnastics and to encourage and promote physical
5fitness among our nation's youth; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Gymnastics provides a great foundation for
7building strength, flexibility, fitness, life skills,
8enhancing self-esteem, and goal-setting abilities; and
 
9    WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day seeks to promote the value
10of physical fitness and good nutrition for everyone, regardless
11of age, gender, and ability level; and
 
12    WHEREAS, On National Gymnastics Day, gymnastics clubs
13around the world partner with USA Gymnastics to heighten the
14visibility of the sport and encourage participation at the
15grassroots level; and
 
16    WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day aims to serve the greater
17community good by supporting the mission of the Nastia Liukin
18Fund through outreach to clubs that aid athletes who need
19financial assistance to remain or become involved in
20gymnastics; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, USA Gymnastics, along with the State of Illinois
2and the nation, strive to encourage greatness and achievement
3in young people; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6designate September 17, 2016 as "Gymnastics Day" in the State
7of Illinois in support of National Gymnastics Day; and be it
8further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to USA Gymnastics as an expression of our esteem and
11respect.