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 124 STAT. 4623 PROCLAMATION 8510—APR. 29, 2010 incorporate physical activity into their lives. Visit Fitness.gov for more information and resources to get started. Involvement in sports and recreational activities offer opportunities for young people to learn about teamwork, fair play, focus, and dedication. As they develop into athletes, they acquire time management, goal set- ting, and leadership skills. At any age, exercising with others also builds lasting friendships and helps keep individuals motivated and involved. Our future depends on how we raise and prepare the next generation, and America’s epidemic of childhood obesity requires our immediate attention. The Department of Health and Human Services, the Presi- dent’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and other members of the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity are partnering with First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘‘Let’s Move’’ initiative to solve this epi- demic within a generation. ‘‘Let’s Move’’ cultivates the appreciation of nutritious food and inspires kids to engage in physical activity. It em- powers parents and caregivers by emphasizing their role in making healthy choices for their children and stresses the importance of access to nutritious foods in our schools and communities. Visit LetsMove.gov to learn more about this exciting campaign. During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, let us recommit to making healthy choices that will reduce our risk of chronic diseases and help our families lead longer, happier lives. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2010 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon all Americans to take control of their health and wellness by making phys- ical activity, fitness, and sports participation an important part of their daily lives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8510 of April 29, 2010 National Charter Schools Week, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education. Ideas developed and tested by charter schools have un- locked potential in students of every background and are driving re- form throughout many school districts. During National Charter Schools Week, we recommit to supporting innovation in teaching and learning at high quality charter schools and ensuring all our students have a chance to realize the American Dream.