MO SCR35

Designates May 13, 2015 as Jump Day in Missouri to promote physical activity among school-age children, particularly during summer months when organized school activities are unavailable.

Recommends that citizens engage in activities highlighting the importance of children being physically active, including performing jumping jacks throughout the day.

References House Bill 1603 (2014), which designated "jumping jacks" as Missouri's official state exercise.

Notes that jumping jacks were invented by Missouri-born General John J. Pershing as a drill exercise for West Point cadets in the late 1800s.

Emphasizes that increased physical activity in children can reduce obesity rates and generate millions of dollars in healthcare savings.