HOUSE MEMORIAL 22

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2006

INTRODUCED BY

Keith J. Gardner

A MEMORIAL

HONORING ATHLETIC TRAINERS AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS "NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH".

     WHEREAS, athletic trainers help athletes become fit so they can compete in sports and help active people develop and maintain physical fitness; and

     WHEREAS, athletic trainers help athletes succeed by helping them achieve top physical conditioning; and

     WHEREAS, athletic trainers show athletes how to exercise correctly and may suggest diets and exercises to improve an athlete's strength; and

     WHEREAS, athletic trainers are trained in the prevention of athletic injuries and recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries; and

     WHEREAS, athletic trainers specialize in rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and

     WHEREAS, more people are seeking the assistance of athletic trainers to stay healthy, fit and injury free; and

     WHEREAS, the month of March has been designated national athletic training month;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the legislature acknowledge that March is national athletic training month; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that athletic trainers be recognized for their role in promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, and the profession of athletic trainer be honored; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to a statewide association representing athletic trainers in New Mexico.

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