HJR 15-1025 Summary

• Designates May 1, 2015, as "Children's Health Day" in Colorado to promote child health and wellness.

• Affirms the General Assembly's support for providing children with nutritious foods and vigorous exercise opportunities in child care, school, and community settings.

• Encourages schools, health professionals, and organizations to design activities and educational programs on Children's Health Day that address individual community needs.

• Cites significant health concerns including 25% of Colorado children being overweight or obese, 270,000 children living in food-insecure households, and Colorado's ranking dropping from 3rd to 23rd leanest state for children between 2003 and 2007.

• Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Colorado children's health organizations and university health professionals for awareness and coordination.