Bill Text: GA SR142 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: National Wear Red Day; recognize February 6, 2009
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-05 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR142 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR142-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 142
By:
Senators Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Tate of the
38th, Buckner of the 44th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 6, 2009, 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
third leading cause of death in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of almost 460,000 American
females, about one death per minute; and
WHEREAS,
each year, 53 percent of all cardiovascular disease deaths occur in females, as
compared to 47 percent in men, and 61 percent of all stroke death victims are
females; and
WHEREAS,
in 2008, the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases in the United
States, including stroke, was estimated to be $448.5 billion; and
WHEREAS,
more women die of heart disease, stroke, and all other cardiovascular diseases
than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers, yet
only 21 percent of women 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 Go Red For Women Heart CheckUp 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 6, 2009, 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 6, 2009, 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.
