Senate Resolution No. 2894
BY: Senator SEPULVEDA
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing October 2022, as
Healthy Lifestyle Month in the State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
months which promote healthy living and exercise; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize October 2022, as Healthy Lifestyle Month in the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Lifestyle Lifespan was founded by Sheikh Musa Drammeh, who
truly believes lifestyle is responsible for most of the Bronx's and
other borough of New York's health problems and contributes to widening
health disparities; and
WHEREAS, The Lifestyle Lifespan campaign was established to promote
a healthy lifestyle and create a platform in which health and wellness
issues can be discussed and subject expertise shared; and
WHEREAS, Through partnerships with various religious organizations,
schools, government agencies, private businesses, healthcare experts,
celebrities, stakeholders and interested individuals, Lifestyle Lifespan
is a campaign that encourages healthy consumption, healthy relationships
and physical activity; and
WHEREAS, Lifestyle Lifespan facilitates all facets of lifestyle
issues in relations to health and wellness for individuals and families
through competitions, conventions, sports events, research and forums
such as exercise classes, diet and nutritional session, home and
environmental health practice, personal hygiene and mental, as well as
spiritual health and wellness discussions; and
WHEREAS, Lifestyle Lifespan encourages each individual to be
responsible and accountable for their own decisions, and to make better
choices, leading to a healthier lifestyle, and ultimately, a more
productive and vital New York; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Lifestyle Lifespan has moved the
communities of the Bronx and ultimately New York State, in a healthier
direction; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the month of October and beyond, Lifestyle
Lifespan encourages children and families to get up, get out and be
active; individuals who have pledged to maintain a healthy lifestyle
must be aware of their consumption and physical and mental condition;
and
WHEREAS, It is fitting to set aside months which encourage a healthy
lifestyle for people of all ages, and, in doing so, enhance the health
and welfare of the entire State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize October 2022, as Healthy Lifestyle Month in the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sheikh Musa Drammeh, Founder, Lifestyle Lifespan.