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Town Board Proclaims June Wellness Month in Penfield

WHEREAS, The Penfield Town Board declares June 2007 â€˜Wellness Monthâ€™ in Penfield; and
WHEREAS, each Penfield resident can benefit from adopting a more active and healthy lifestyle by living well; and
WHEREAS, with our many scenic parks, trails, waterways, and recreation areas, Penfield is already a wonderful
place to live well; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is committed to making it easy, fun, and convenient for all residents to learn and enjoy
these resources and utilize them on a more regular basis; and
WHEREAS, your Town government supports several initiatives to celebrate wellness in June, including the award winning
Wegmans Penfield Passport to Family Wellness program, which highlights our extensive trails network; and a
new program that will reward those who use Penfield Recreation Departmentâ€™s services; and
WHEREAS, living well would improve the quality of life and well-being of all our residents; and
WHEREAS, The Town Board and Supervisor George Wiedemer are also supporting wellness education for Town
employees and encouraging them to strive to maintain a positive, active, healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, Town employees are our best advocates for wellness. They are joining lunchtime walking groups, and
preparing healthy snacks to share with co-workers; and
WHEREAS, wellness is an ongoing pursuit for Town of Penfield employees, who, in turn, are passing along their
enthusiasm in their neighborhoods and with friends and setting a positive example for others; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Penfield is excited to offer programs and activities to encourage Wellness in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board, on behalf of the Town of Penfield, proclaims that June
2007 is Wellness Month in our community.

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