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FORE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUG. 6, 2013
CONTACT
Dr. Alan B. Coleman
Ward I Councilmember
409-866-6444

Danielle Underferth
Communications Manager
409-785-4701
Press Conference Reminder: Let's Move! Healthy Cities Campaign 

Beaumont, Texas - The National League of Cities has released the latest medal standings for cities participating the Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties initiative. Beaumont is now ranked No. 1 in the nation.

A press conference and celebration will be held at 1 p.m. today, in front of City Hall. Mayor Becky Ames will preside at the event. HEB Grocery will provide healthy snacks and information on healthy eating habits.

Councilmember Alan Coleman has been leading the City of Beaumont team toward reaching the gold level in all five of the LMCTC programs, along with the Public Health and Parks and Recreation Departments. There are more than 330 communities enrolled in the Let's Move! initiative.

Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Let's Move! has developed a comprehensive strategy of giving parents helpful information to make healthy choices, providing healthier foods in our schools and daycare centers, and helping kids become more physically active.

For more information, visit www.healthycommunitieshealthyfuture.org and www.letsmove.gov.

WHAT: Let's Move! Press Conference and Celebration
WHERE: City Hall, 801 Main St., Beaumont, TX
WHEN:  Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. (in advance of the City Council meeting) 

 

 

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