RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
SUPPORTING THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT MONTEREY COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Blue Zones project is the outcome of a study and a New York Times bestseller by National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner of locations in the world with the highest life longevity, referred to as “Blue Zones.”; and
WHEREAS, the study identified common characteristics of those areas and attempts to replicate them in other communities around the country to create new Blue Zones; and WHEREAS, Blue Zones are communities that have been identified as having populations that live measurably longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic diseases and a higher quality of life than the average; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Zones Project began as and has evolved into a global movement that is now inspiring Monterey County and Gonzales to make changes so residents live longer, healthier and happier lives; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Zones Project seeks to improve the well-being of communities by applying best practices to make the healthy choice the easy choice through built environment, food, and tobacco policy change; environmental changes within worksites, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and faith/civic organizations; and engagement activities that promote social support for healthy behaviors, volunteering, and purpose; and WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales has been chosen for the Blue Zone Project Monterey County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales has a long trajectory on connecting wellness to overall happiness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales was award the Culture of Health Prize in 2019 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for its holistic efforts around health and wellness; and WHEREAS, City of Gonzales recognizes that through a partnership with Blue Zones Monterey County, the City can support its residents even more to make healthier choices; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Gonzales proudly supports the Blue Zones Project Monterey County, expresses its commitment to implementation of the program in the City of Gonzales, and urges all businesses, organizations and residents to participate in order to help everyone in the community to live a longer, healthier and happier life.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a meeting held on this 18
th day of January 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk