Bill Text: GA SR14 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: National Wear Red Day; recognize February 4
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-24 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR14 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR14-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 14
By:
Senators Unterman of the 45th and Seay of the 34th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 4, 2011, 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 421,000 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,
in 2010, the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases in the United
States, including stroke, was estimated to be $503.2 billion; and
WHEREAS,
more women die of heart disease, stroke, and all other cardiovascular diseases
than the next four 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,
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, Friday, February 4, 2011, is recognized as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, Friday, February 4, 2011, is recognized as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize,
Friday, February 4, 2011, 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit a copy of this resolution to the American Heart Association.