Bill Text: MS HR29 | 2019 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: "Wear Red Day"; observe February 1, 2019, as.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-06 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR29 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2019-HR29-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2019 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative McGee
House Resolution 29
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019, AS "WEAR RED DAY" AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND THE FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE AND COMMEMORATE THIS DAY BY WEARING THE COLOR RED.
WHEREAS, many women die each year because they are unaware that cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, and the "Go Red for Women" movement is the American Heart Association's solution to bring much needed awareness to cardiovascular disease in women; and
WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases kill one woman almost every 80 seconds in the United States, but heart disease is largely avoidable, with about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases in women being preventable if women make the right lifestyle choices for their hearts, such as making necessary changes in diet and exercise and abstinence from smoking; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a healthcare provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and
WHEREAS, Go Red for Women encourages women to take charge of their heart health by knowing their total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index; and
WHEREAS, the first Friday in February is when Americans nationwide wear red to celebrate National Wear Red Day and show their support for women's heart disease awareness; and
WHEREAS, National Wear Red Day provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, red shirt, red tie or Red Dress pin, and each year, thousands of men and women at companies, organizations, churches and schools wear red to bring awareness to women's cardiovascular diseases on this day; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate for the State of Mississippi to designate a day to show support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating "Wear Red Day," and if all Mississippians increase awareness, speak out about heart disease and empower women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular diseases, we can save thousands of lives each year:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke in women, we do hereby designate Friday, February 1, 2019, as "Wear Red Day" and encourage all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease and commemorate this day by wearing the color red.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Heart Association, forwarded to the State Board of Health for appropriate distribution to the citizens of our state, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
