Bill Text: GA HR1297 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: National Wear Red Day; Feb. 3, 2012; recognize

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1297 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1297-Introduced.html

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12 LC 93 0431

House Resolution 1297

By: Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Kaiser of the 59th, Clark of the 104th, Ashe of the 56th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 3, 2012, as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, diseases of the heart are the nation's leading cause of death, and stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of almost 419,000 American females, about one death per minute; and

WHEREAS, each year, 52 percent of all cardiovascular disease deaths occur in females, and 60 percent of all stroke death victims are females; and

WHEREAS, 26 percent of women die within a year of suffering a heart attack, compared with 19 percent of men; and

WHEREAS, more women die of heart disease, stroke, and all other cardiovascular diseases than the next three leading causes of death combined, including all cancers, yet only 16 percent of women surveyed in 2009 consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health risk; and

WHEREAS, common symptoms for women include pain of the jaw, arm, or back, but most report a delay in seeking treatments after the symptoms began, anywhere from 15 minutes to two weeks; and

WHEREAS, women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than if someone else were having a heart attack; and

WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month, and "Go Red For Women" is the American Heart Association's national call to increase awareness about the leading cause of death for women, heart disease, and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health; and

WHEREAS, all women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using tools such as the American Heart Association's My Life Check, Go Red For Women Heart CheckUp, and Go Red for Women Better U, and by talking to their health care provider; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, February 3, 2012, is recognized as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 3, 2012, as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol and urge all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by the wearing of the color red, increasing awareness, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the American Heart Association.