SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the United Health Foundation and the University of   Houston, who are joining together in a partnership with the goal   of reducing obesity and improving access to healthy foods in   Houston; and          WHEREAS, Research has shown that Texas ranks 10th in the   nation in obesity, with nearly a third of its population having a   body mass index of 30 or higher; more than 11 percent of Texans   suffer from diabetes, and rates of heart disease, arthritis,   hypertension, and obesity-related cancers are expected to rise   dramatically in coming years; and          WHEREAS, The partnership between the United Health   Foundation and the University of Houston will begin with a $2   million grant from the foundation that will support obesity   prevention and nutrition education programs; this grant will   target underserved communities in Houston's Third Ward and East   End neighborhoods, which are home to some of the city's largest   African American and Hispanic populations; and          WHEREAS, The partnership is entitled TOUCH, which stands   for Preventing and Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities   in Houston; it will bring together an integrated network of   partners and resources who will work to create a model for   healthy living practices that can be sustained and reproduced;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby   commend the United Health Foundation and the University of   Houston on their commitment to improved health outcomes and extend   to them best wishes for success in this important partnership;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor   of this important undertaking.     Miles                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 29, 2017.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate