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THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
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THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
April 19, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO:
Dan McGrotry
FROM:
Steve Guback
SUBJECT:
President Bush Remarks, Great American Workout
Attached is a list of accomplishments by Arnold Schwarzenegger since his
appointment as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports, along with the news releases on the Great American Workout, Arnold's
New England-Mid Atlantic tour which begins on Monday and the recipient of the
10 millionth Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
Some possible talking points for the President:
As a part of the President's education message, we request that emphasis be
put on total education - MIND AND BODY. It's the old Greek philosophy of a
sound mind and a sound body. It's just as important to grow up fit as it is
to grow up smart. One without the other, isn't very good.
Physical education is an integral part of the total education process.
Our country continues to have a very serious youth fitness problem. Surveys
indicate that the fitness of American youth hasn't improved in the last decade
and in many cases has declined. Arnold's pledge to visit all 50 states is
part of his commitment to help turn this situation around.
Schools continue to eliminate Physical Education from their curriculums.
Too many kids are watching television and playing TV games at home, rather
than engaging in activities or play that will help them develop physically.
Too many children are not being physically educated at school and are not
getting exercise at home. The schools can't do it alone, the parents must be
involved in helping improve the fitness of their children. Arnold also calls
upon the schools to give "homework" in physical education, along with the
other subjects.
We hope the President will encourage school districts throughout America to
establish quality daily physical education in their schools.
Health care costs have climbed from $230 billion to $606 billion in the last
decade -- and are projected to reach $1.5 trillion by the year 2,000. That's
part of the reason we need our youngsters to be physically fit -- not only to
contain those costs but to assure a high-quality life for each individual.
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The Healthy People Year 2,000 Report of the Department of Health and Human
Services lists two very important goals for physical education:
(a) -- Currently, only 36 percent of the school children in the U.S. have
daily physical education. The goal by the year 2,000 is to increase it to 50
percent.
(b) Also, to increase to at least 50% the proportion of school
physical education class time that students are physically active, preferably
engaged in lifetime physical activities.
The greatest responsibility of our society, and our government, is to assure
each of our youngsters that they will be able to enjoy in good health all the
life that is coming to them.
Stem
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THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
Early List of Some Celebrities for Great American Workout
Scott Hamilton (Figure Skating)
Bruce Jenner (Track & Field)
Carl Lewis (Track)
Edwin Moses (Track)
Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live)
Tony Orlando (Entertainer)
Terry Schroeder (Volleyball)
Peter Vidmar (Gymnastics)
Kristi Vamaguchi (Figure Skating)
Mary Lou Retton (Gymnastics)
Four Boys and a Babe (Youth entertainers)
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Chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger's Activities
For President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
January 1990 - April 1991
Appointed Chairman: Jan. 22, 1990
Major Events:
Great American Workout, South Lawn of White House, May 1, launching
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Goodwill Games, July 21, Seattle, WA. Official representative of
President Bush, also delivered address on fitness in Welcoming
Ceremonies.
Illinois State Fair, Fun Run. Delivered major address, met with
Governor Thompson, had summit meeting with educators, legislators,
fitness leaders, etc.
Satellite Interview with President Bush, May 8, 1990
Nine-state Southern-Midwest Tour, Sept. 22-28, 1990
Raisin Youth Fitness, Student Fitness Program, Mar. 21, 1991
U.S.O. 50th Anniversary Salute, Welcome to Persian Gulf Troops,
introduces President Bush, 4/13/91
School Appearances:
Polk Elementary School, Alexandria, VA
Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
Northwest Regional Clinic of PCPFS, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma,
WA. (Delivered keynote address, also addressed 1,500 youngsters in
special assembly.)
Garfield High School, Los Angeles, CA (Taped for Public Broadcasting
System "Futures" program with Jaime Escalante)
First World Congress on Fitness, Nutrition and Sport for All (school
children from Jose Clemente Orozio Academy, 1645 W. 18th P1,
Chicago, and other youngsters participated in special program for
Schwarzenegger)
Astoria Middle School, Astoria, OR, June 9, 1990 (Photos and interview
for Newsweek article, Aug. 27, 1990)
Seaside High School, Seaside, OR, Commencement Speaker, June 9, 1990
Bryan Station High School, Lexington, Ky., Sept. 24, 1990
Crooked Creek Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 24, 1990
East Elementary School, Jefferson City, MO, Sept. 26, 1990
Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines, IA, Sept. 26, 1990
Van Hise School, Madison, WS, Sept. 27, 1990
Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Topeka, KS, Sept. 28, 1990
Millard Lefler Junior High, Lincoln, NE, Sept. 28, 1990
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, Sept. 28, 1990
Jefferson Elementary, Sacramento, CA, Feb. 19, 1990
E1 Rodeo Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 21, 1991
Major Addresses:
The National School Boards Association, Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 1991
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation &
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Dance, Annual Convention, New Orleans
First World Congress on Fitness, Nutrition and Sport for All, Chicago,
May 18, 1990, before delegates from 75 countries world-wide
14th Oregon Health Promotion Conference, Seaside, OR
Goodwill Games, Seattle, Welcoming Ceremonies,
Healthy American Fitness Leaders Banquet, Tampa, FL, Sept. 22, 1990
Huntsville Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL, Sept. 22, 1990
Pump Up with Arnold Youth Rally, Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 24, 1990
State Capitol, Des Moines, IA, Sept. 26, 1990
Seaside, OR, Wellness Conference, June 12, 1990
IRSA International Convention, San Francisco, Mar. 14, 1991
I.D.E.A. Convention, Los Angeles, Mar. 8, 1991
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation &
Dance, Annual Convention, San Francisco, 4/4/91
Television:
30-second commercial on youth fitness sponsored by Reebok
Barbara Walters Special, on Academy Awards night
All networks on day of appointment.
All networks on day of the Great American Workout
Larry King Show, CNN, 5/11/90
Entertainment Tonight, 5/23, 1/30/91
MTV "Totally Arnold" TV Special, 6/90
Larry King Show, TBS, 7/21/90 during Welcoming Ceremonies of Goodwill
Games.
Home Show with Bruce Jenner on Presidential Sports Award, 6/90.
Overtime with Pat O'Brien, 8/90.
Inside Edition, Nov. 27, 1990
Futures Series, Public Broadcasting System, Jamie Escalante
Ansinio Hall Show, Jan. 10, 1991
NBC Today Show
Closer Look with Faith Daniels
Magazines, Newspapers:
USA TODAY, cover story, two-page spread, March 15, 1990
Gentlemen's Quarterly, cover story, five-pages in Summer Fitness Issue
Sports Illustrated for Kids, two-page spread promoting President's
Challenge and sweepstakes for Goodwill Games
Newsweek, "My Turn" column, May 21, 1990 issue on fitness in US
Newsweek, "Hey, Kids, Get Physical," Aug. 27, 1990.
Scouting, cover story, for Boy Scouts of America, Oct. 1990
Sports Illustrated, Point After Feature, 5/14/90
The Physician and Sportsmedicine, May issue, three-page feature
TV Guide, cover story
Vanity Fair, June issue
Saturday Evening Post, cover story, July-Aug, 1990
Club Business International, cover story, May 1990
Premiere, cover story, June, 1990
Rehab Management, cover story, Oct./Nov. 1990 issue,
Scholastic Magazine, cover story, first grade issue, Nov./Dec., 1990
Scholastic Magazine, cover story, second grade issue, Nov./Dec. 1990
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"For Kids" Newsletter, cover story, Fleet Bank, Rhode Island, 1990
U.S. News & World Report, Portrait, Nov. 26, 1990
Saturday Evening Post, cover story, Nov-Dec, 1990
New York Times, Education Life, full page, Jan. 6, 1991
Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, four-page spread, Sept. 1990.
Health Talk, "Hip to Be Fit," April 1991
Cycling & Fitness, cover story, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1991
Physical Therapy Forum, cover story, Mar. 8, 1991
Instructor Magazine, Let's Get Physical Calendar, April, 1991
Ford Times, six-page spread, April 1991
Radio:
Interview with KABC, Los Angeles, during Goodwill Games
Soldiers Network, Operation Desert Storm, Feb. 3, 1991
Outside Project Involvement:
Interview and photo opp with U.S. Cycling Federation on Junior Olympics
Cycling program, Seattle, during Goodwill Games.
Operation Desert Shield, air-lift weight-training equipment to troops in
Saudi Arabia.
"Futures" television series with Jaime Escalante, distributed nationwide
via Public Broadcasting System television to school math classes.
White House Events:
Appeared at Congratulatory Ceremony for San Francisco 49ers. Super Bowl
champions, Feb. 27, 1990.
Great American Workout, May 1, 1990
White House Report to Students, publication, Vol. III
Posters:
Photos taken with elementary and high school students for two President
Challenge posters which were mailed to 114,000 schools in
September, 1990 promoting the President's Challenge physical
fitness awards program.
Fitness Is Fun Poster, funded by U.S. Games.
Press Conferences:
Washington, DC, 2/2/91 in connection with speech before National School
Boards Association.
Northwest Regional Clinic of PCPFS, Pacific Lutheran University
White House, Jan. 22 on appointment; May 8 on National Physical Fitness
and Sports Month/Fitness in U.S. with Pres. Bush.
University of Washington, Seattle; press conference on fitness with Gov.
Booth Gardner, also photo opportunity during workout of governor
with Arnold.
National School Boards Association Leadership Conf., Feb. 3, 1991
Illinois State Fair, Aug. 18, 1990.
Huntsville, AL, Sept. 22, 1990
Tampa, FL, Sept. 22, 1990
Lexington, KY, Sept. 24, 1990
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PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
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(202) 272-3430
FOR RELEASE, TUESDAY, APRIL 9
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, the chairman of the
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, announced yesterday that
he will make an 11-state tour of New England and Mid-Atlantic states beginning
April 22 to help improve youth fitness and return daily physical education
classes to the nation's schools.
"Our children are this country's greatest asset," said Schwarzenegger.
"So we must do all we can to improve their physical fitness. Studies continue
to show that the fitness of American youngsters has not improved in the last
decade and in some cases has deteriorated. Clearly, this is not acceptable.
"We're going to call upon the governors, state legislators, educators,
fitness leaders and others on this trip to help reverse this trend. We will
be calling for a return to quality daily physical education classes, more
parental involvement and innovative community programs."
Schwarzenegger's whirlwind jaunt will include visits to Maine, Vermont,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New
York, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware. Although the emphasis will be on
youth fitness, Schwarzenegger also will address other fitness issues,
including programs for seniors and the handicapped.
When named by President Bush as chairman of the President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports on January 22, 1990, Schwarzenegger pledged to
help make the 90's the "Fitness Decade. He already has embarked on the most
ambitious agenda in the Council's 35-year history.
Among other things, he produced the Great American Workout on the South
Lawn of the White House to launch National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
each May and represented President Bush and spoke on fitness at the welcoming
ceremonies of the 1990 Goodwill Games. He also pledged to visit schools and
officials in all 50 states to campaign for more frequent quality physical
education. Only Illinois, among the 50 states, has daily physical education
for all grades, K through 12.
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Schwarzenegger already has visited 13 states and is greatly encouraged
by the response from Governors, educators and other officials. "I'm convinced
now that this whole youth fitness problem can be turned around," he said.
"The Governors with whom I've talked, without exception, have pledged their
support. So have the educators and groups such as the National PTA; the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the
National Recreation and Park Association, and many others."
On each stop during Schwarzenegger's fitness jaunt he will hold press
conferences and meet personally with school children by either attending
physical education classes or fitness rallies. "We want to bring the message
directly to the youngsters and tell them the importance of keeping fit,"
Schwarzenegger said. "We will challenge them to workout daily, to get
involved in sports, to keep away from drugs, and to watch their diet and stay
away from junk food. We want them to strive to have both sound minds and
sound bodies."
The schedule of Schwarzenegger's trip and his meeting with the
Governors, all in the state capital city:
Monday morning, April 22 -- Connecticut (Gov. Lowell Weicker)
Monday afternoon, April 22 -- Vermont (Gov. Richard Snelling)
Tuesday morning, April 23 -- Rhode Island (Gov. Bruce Sundlun)
Tuesday afternoon, April 23 -- New Jersey (Gov. James Florio)
Wednesday morning, April 24 - Maryland (Gov. William Donald Schaefer)
Wednesday afternoon, April 24 -- Maine (Gov. John McKernan, Jr.)
Thursday morning, April 25 -- New York (Gov. Mario Cuomo)
Thursday afternoon, April 25 -- Massachusetts (Gov. William Weld)
Friday morning, April 26 -- Pennsylvania (Gov. Robert Casey)
Friday afternoon, April 26 -- Delaware (Gov. Michael Castle)
Monday morning, April 29 -- New Hampshire (Gov. Judd Gregg)
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GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT KICKS OFF FITNESS MONTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The second Great American Workout, with an emphasis on youth
fitness, will be held on the South Lawn of the White House on May 1 to launch the annual
celebration of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it was announced today
by the White House and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the chairman of the President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports.
"President Bush has indicated he will participate as he did last year to show his
support for our campaign to help improve the fitness of all Americans and particularly the
youth," said Schwarzenegger. "Surveys show that the fitness of American youngsters has
not improved in the last decade and in many cases has deteriorated. Clearly, this is not
acceptable. We must do all we can to reverse this trend. That's what this event is all
about."
Youngsters from 11 national youth programs, along with their coaches and leaders,
will participate in a series of sports and fitness activities beginning at 7 a.m. at
stations spread across the South lawn to illustrate the many avenues available to fitness
for youth. Dozens of celebrities from sports and entertainment will be on hand to
encourage the youngsters and speak on fitness.
"Our youth are this country's greatest asset and its future," said Schwarzenegger.
"We must do all we can to see that they are physically fit through quality daily physical
education classes, more parental involvement and innovative community programs like the
ones that will be on display."
Participating organizations and their activities are: Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(gymnastics), 4-H Clubs (tennis), Girl Scouts (youth aerobics), Boy Scouts (soccer),
Police Athletic League (karate and double-Dutch rope jumping), Special Olympics (sports
for the disabled), YWCA (volley ball), YMCA (basketball).
Also, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (school
physical education programs), National Recreation and Park Association (National Youth Fun
and Fitness Program), Department of Defense military dependents (Marine Corps Youth
Fitness Test).
In addition to the Great American Workout, some 1,200 Washington youth will
participate in a Youth Fun and Fitness Festival on the West Steps of the Capitol at
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11 a.m. Six exercise stations, ranging from ice skating to rope skipping, will be in
action. Additionally, fitness experts Chris Silkwood and Myrna Partrich, both members of
the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, will lead the youngsters through
45 minutes of aerobic exercises. Schwarzenegger and the other celebrities will move from
the White House to the Capitol to participate in this public event. Members of Congress
also will participate.
The unprecedented three-day emphasis on youth fitness in the Nation's Capital
includes a National Youth Fitness Summit, May 1-3, at the Sheraton Washington Hotel.
Nationally-known educators and fitness experts will participate in the conference to
develop strategies to increase the levels of physical activity and fitness for youth.
Speakers include Schwarzenegger, who will deliver the keynote address, plus Health
and Human Services Secretary Louis W. Sullivan; Housing and Urban Development Secretary
Jack Kemp and Ken Cooper, the director of the Aerobics Institute of Dallas, TX. The
conference is a cooperative project of the President's Council, the National Association
for Sport and Physical Education and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.
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Matthew Guidry (202) 272-3424
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alabama Student Honored at White House
Washington, D.C. Andrea Stafford, a fifth-grade student at Avalon
Middle School in Muscle Shoals, AL, will be honored at the White House during
the Great American Workout on May 1 as the 10 millionth recipient of the
Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
Stafford, 11, a straight-A student academically, earned the Presidential
Physical Fitness Award for the third time earlier this month. The award
recognizes those students 6-17 years of age who achieve an outstanding level
of achievement on the President's Challenge, a fitness test that involves a
one-mile run/walk, curl-ups, pullups, a shuttle run, and a sit-and-reach test
for flexibility. Students must score at the 85th percentile or better on all
five components based on a national youth fitness survey to earn the
Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
The Great American Workout officially opens National Physical Fitness
and Sports Month, which is observed annually in May. President Bush and
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the chairman of the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports, will participate, along with government officials,
celebrities from sports and entertainment, fitness leaders and youth from 11
national youth-serving agencies.
Stafford, the daughter of Jane and Wayne Stafford, is active in tennis,
baseball, softball and is a peewee football cheerleader. She will be
accompanied to Washington by her mother and her physical education teachers,
Gay Dixon and Ski Anderson.
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THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
WASHINGTON. DC. 20001
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Alabama Student Honored at White House
Washington,
D.C
Andrea Stafford, a fifth-grade student at Avalon
Middle School in Muscle Shoals AL, will be honored at the White House during
the Great American Workout on May 1 as the 10 millionth recipient of the
Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
Stafford, 11, a straight-A student academically, earned the Presidential
Physical Fitness Award for the third time earlier this month. The award
recognizes those students 6-17 years of age who achieve an outstanding level
of achievement on the President's Challenge, a fitness test that involves a
one-mile run/walk, curl-ups, pullups, a shuttle run, and a sit-and-reach test
for flexibility. Students must score at the 85th percentile or better on all
Five components based on a national youth fitness survey to earn the
Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
The Great American Workout officially opens National Physical Fitness
and Sports Month, which is observed annually in May. President Bush and
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the chairman of the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports, will participate, along with government officials,
celebrities from sports and entertainment, fitness leaders and youth from 11
national youth-serving agencies.
Stafford, the daughter of Jane and Wayne Stafford, is active in tennis,
baseball, softball and is a peewee football cheerleader. She will be
accompanied to Washington by her mother and her physical education teachers,
Gay Dixon and Ski Anderson.
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May 1
ited States Govern-
friends, and all Americans. With Mr. Reed's
Fitness and Sports Month. And today-I
om his ordeal. The
release, we have six innocent Americans
hope this doesn't get me in trouble with
ed well and said he
that are still being held hostage in Lebanon.
another vegetable-[laughter-but today
e reunited with his
In addition, there are a number of foreign
we're declaring war on couch potatoes.
nationals that are being held hostage. Their
[Laughter] And all of us have a stake in
placed as President
predicament weighs on our mind and tem-
making exercise a part of America's fitness
Mr. Robert Polhill,
pers the joy we feel today by Mr. Reed's
and fitness a part of America every day. No
captivity only last
release.
matter what your age, sex, or physical con-
t Mr. Polhill on the
Once again, we wish to express our grati-
dition, the Great American Workout can
f conversation with
tude to all those who through their efforts
enhance the quality and longevity of each
ed warm greetings
helped in Mr. Reed's release. In particular,
American's life.
ell. The phone call
we would like to thank the Government of
And just look at these workout stations.
and Mr. Polhill de-
Syria for facilitating this release. We would
Barbara and I came around and toured
e at approximately
also like to thank the Government of Iran
them all last night. In a couple of moments,
S meeting with Mr.
for using its influence to help bring about
we'll be visiting them again. And one in-
oximately an hour.
this humanitarian step. We cannot rest,
volves aerobic dancing; others are for
olhill said he had a
however, until all hostages are free. We
American pastimes like baseball and basket-
President from his
urge all parties who either hold hostages or
ball and football and, yes, horseshoes-and a
received that mes-
have any influence over the hostage-takers
martial arts station.
ated he would not
to work for the expeditious and uncondi-
icly. The President
tional release of the remaining hostages.
And I'd like to give a special salute to the
heroes here representing the Disabled and
y warm and infor-
Mr. Polhill was in
Note: Frank Herbert Reed, director of the
Special Olympics. Their strength and deter-
cribed his life in
Lebanon International School, was kid-
mination inspires us all.
impressions of his
naped by members of the Organization of
The Great American Workout shows how
situation in Beirut,
the Islamic Dawn in Beirut on September 9,
fitness can reduce heart disease and
iffered during 3½
1986.
stroke-lowering stress, blood pressure, cho-
personal ordeal of
lesterol. And yet surveys show that only 40
a hostage setting.
percent of American adults exercise regu-
ful for the conver-
larly. And among our kids fitness hasn't im-
till how much he
proved over the last decade; in fact, in
1 strength during
Remarks on Signing the National
some cases, it's declined. And one way to
ife. Mrs. Bush also
Physical Fitness and Sports Month
change that is by placing a new emphasis
Proclamation
on quality physical education in our schools.
May 1, 1990
Arnold briefed me on this the other day.
d, director of the
Only one State now requires daily physical
School, was kid-
Well, welcome to the White House. I
education in its schools from kindergarten
? Organization of
think Secretary Sullivan looks better al-
through 12th grade. So, let's encourage all
it on September 9,
ready. [Laughter] And to Arnold Schwar-
50 States.
zenegger and members of the President's
ccounting profes-
And also, let's pledge to eat a balanced
College, was kid-
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, hon-
and nutritional diet, avoid excessive alcohol
rists in Beirut on
ored guests, ladies and gentlemen, wel-
use and, of course, say no to drugs. And all
come. Welcome to the White House, and a
you broccoli lovers, eat your heart out, out
pleasure to be with all of you, especially the
there. [Laughter] Together these steps can
man who symbolizes physical fitness,
make America more competitive in the
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
classroom and the factory, as well as on the
You know, he's stronger than I thought
playing field.
e of Frank
he was. He bench-pressed the Federal
Through fitness, we can build a healthier
budget. [Laughter] This weekend we had
America that's number one academically,
our grandson Sam LeBlond. I said, "If
economically, and athletically. By partici-
Arnold Schwarzenegger can do that, why
pating in so many sports, I'm not trying to
tage Frank Reed
can't you pick up your socks?" [Laughter]
get my picture on a Wheaties box. I love
rs. Mr. Reed had
But look, this morning we're here for a
sports, as do the kids at these workout sta-
ly 4 years. This is
very special event. I want to thank all the
tions-kids from 6 to 65. And, yes, fitness
1, his family, his
participants. It kicks off National Physical
can be an individual activity or a family
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May 1 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
affair. Either way it can help create an
that involve the entire family. Indeed, the
America that out-performs any nation in
realization that fitness improves the quality
the world.
of life has gained increasing popularity with
Thank you to every participant. It's my
senior citizens, and we are seeing a prolif-
pleasure to officially proclaim National Fit-
eration of organized exercise programs for
ness and Sports Month. And now, to quote a
our older citizens.
great golfer who often dieted but seldom
Despite the progress that has been made,
exercised-Jackie Gleason-a little traveling
too many Americans-of all ages-do not
music. Arnold, let's take a look at these
exercise regularly. Of particular concern is
workout stations. And thank you all once
the number of young Americans who are
again.
not physically fit. Our challenge is to instill
youngsters with a sense of the value of
Note: The President spoke at 7:10 a.m. on
physical fitness and a desire to get in shape
the South Grounds at the White House. In
and remain fit. It is essential that fitness
his opening remarks, he referred to Secre-
and sports programs be made increasingly
tary of Health and Human Services Louis
available in schools, at the workplace, and
W. Sullivan and Arnold Schwarzenegger,
during leisure time so that our citizens will
Chairman of the President's Council on
be able to experience the joys and benefits
Physical Fitness and Sports.
they offer.
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
dent of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
Proclamation 6124-National Physical
Constitution and laws of the United States,
Fitness and Sports Month, 1990
do hereby proclaim the month of May 1990
May 1, 1990
as National Physical Fitness and Sports
Month. I urge all Federal, State, and local
By the President of the United States
government agencies and the people of the
of America
United States to observe the month with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac-
A Proclamation
tivities.
We know that individuals can influence
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
their health, fitness, and productive per-
my hand this first day of May, in the year of
formance of life through the active pursuit
our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and
of regular exercise programs. Those who
of the Independence of the United States of
participate in physical activities or sports
America the two hundred and fourteenth.
programs also know the exhilaration and
George Bush
sense of satisfaction that come from regular
exercise.
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
With increasing awareness of these bene-
ter, 2:56 p.m., May 1, 1990]
fits, the number of physically active men
and women has continued to grow over the
last decade. Today, nearly one of every two
American adults participates regularly in
some form of exercise and sports.
Remarks at a White House Briefing for
There is great support for daily exercise
the Leadership of National Small
for youngsters, regardless of physical capa-
Business United and the National
bilities. Physically fit persons generally live
Association of Women Business Owners
longer, perform better, and participate
May 1, 1990
more fully in life. Moreover, habits formed
at an early age tend to stay with a person
Thank you all very much. Thank you all,
for life.
officials of both organizations, and welcome
Many communities are demonstrating
to Washington. Let me say I apologize; I'm
their support for physical fitness as a family
afraid I might have kept you waiting for a
activity by sponsoring athletic programs
few minutes. Let me pay my respects to the
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