Bill Text: MS SC557 | 2015 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Designate February 9, 2015, as "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" in Mississippi.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-10 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC557 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2015-SC557-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2015 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Smith, Hill, Jackson (32nd), Montgomery
Senate Concurrent Resolution 557
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015, AS "CONNECTIONS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH DAY" IN MISSISSIPPI.
WHEREAS, heart disease accounts for 26% of all deaths in Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Mississippi has the highest death rate in the country from cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Manna Ministries, Inc., has established the Heart 2 Heart Initiative to engage the community in Southern Mississippi and collaborate on improving cardiovascular disease awareness while improving the quality of care and patient education through community outreach in the delivery of screening, treatment and heart-healthy lifestyle support; and
WHEREAS, Manna Ministries, Inc., has worked to raise awareness about the need for innovative, community-based approaches to turn the tide against heart disease in Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" provides an opportunity for Mississippians to join together in their communities to improve cardiovascular health and raise awareness about the programs and support services across the state that play a critical role in heart health:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby designate Monday, February 9, 2015, as "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" in Mississippi and encourage all citizens to connect with their community to promote cardiovascular health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be disseminated by the State Department of Health to county health departments for appropriate public health awareness campaigns, clinics and events, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
