Bill Text: TX HR1743 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 2022 as American Heart Month in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-02 - Reported enrolled [HR1743 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1743-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1743

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The month of February each year is American Heart
Month, when Americans are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles to
reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke; and
WHEREAS, The first Friday of the observance has been named
National Wear Red Day as part of the American Heart Association's Go
Red for Women initiative; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease claims the life of one in
four Americans, more than all forms of cancer and chronic lower
respiratory disease combined; coronary heart disease is the number
one cause of death across the nation, and stroke is the number four
cause of death in women and the number five cause of death in men;
and
WHEREAS, Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing
public attention on heart health is even more important, as many
Americans have experienced the harmful effects of the virus on the
heart and vascular system; and
WHEREAS, The chance of developing cardiovascular disease
increases with age, and nearly half of American citizens have at
least one of the several key risk factors for heart disease, which
include obesity, physical inactivity, unrelieved stress, high
blood pressure, an unhealthy diet, high cholesterol, a history of
smoking, and diabetes; and
WHEREAS, Americans of every background can significantly
reduce these risks by making positive lifestyle changes, such as
taking part in regular aerobic exercise, quitting smoking, and
adopting a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet; routine medical
checkups are also an important part of managing the conditions that
can lead to heart disease; and
WHEREAS, American Heart Month represents a valuable
opportunity for all Americans to take an active role in their
personal well-being and to make a meaningful contribution to their
own health, the health of their loved ones, and the health and
prosperity of our nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2022 as American Heart Month
in Texas and encourage the public to learn more about heart health.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1743 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House