HR0659 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, USA Gymnastics and gymnastics clubs across the nation annually celebrate National Gymnastics Day to showcase the sport of gymnastics and to encourage and promote physical fitness among our nation's youth; and

WHEREAS, Gymnastics provides a great foundation for building strength, flexibility, fitness, life skills, enhancing self-esteem, and goal-setting abilities; and

WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day seeks to promote the value of physical fitness and good nutrition for everyone, regardless of age, gender, and ability level; and

WHEREAS, On National Gymnastics Day, gymnastics clubs around the world partner with USA Gymnastics to heighten the visibility of the sport and encourage participation at the grassroots level; and

WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day aims to serve the greater community good by supporting the mission of the Nastia Liukin Fund through outreach to clubs that aid athletes who need financial assistance to remain or become involved in gymnastics; and

WHEREAS, USA Gymnastics, along with the State of Illinois and the nation, strive to encourage greatness and achievement in young people; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate September 19, 2015 as "Gymnastics Day" in the State of Illinois in support of National Gymnastics Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to USA Gymnastics as an expression of our esteem and respect.