Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Virginia Walking Week
WHEREAS, walking is an important source of mental stimulation, growth and health through cultural and natural tourism, historical education, and providing connection to natural tranquility; and,
WHEREAS, walking as a recreational activity and a popular sport provides proven benefits to physical health for the heart, joints and movement, mitigating the impacts of aging, and in cancer prevention to name a few; and,
WHEREAS, walking provides a sound and proven opportunity to experience the critical benefit of fellowship and companionship; and walking is crucial to human connections, community building and transportation infrastructures; and,
WHEREAS, walking provides the opportunity to experience spiritual connections to the world both seen and unseen; and,
WHEREAS, walking brings families together through the generations; and,
WHEREAS, walking, as a lifetime goal, provides the opportunity for all people from all communities to experience the importance of walking in a variety of situations; and,
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has numerous parks, communities, and paths that highlight these benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize the first seven days of April 2022 as VIRGINIA WALKING WEEK in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens and like-minded organizations for health and wellness, government, sport, education and tourism to join with me in promoting the values and benefits of this important activity.
