Bill Text: TX HR2167 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing April 2011 as National Foot Health Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-06-01 - Reported enrolled [HR2167 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR2167-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2167 |
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WHEREAS, In an effort to remind Americans about an essential | ||
component of health maintenance, April 2011 is being recognized as | ||
National Foot Health Awareness Month; and | ||
WHEREAS, Three-quarters of all Americans eventually come to | ||
experience some type of foot pain, according to a study by the | ||
American Podiatric Medical Association; a 150-pound adult walking | ||
one mile can exert a force of 63.5 tons on each foot, and running | ||
puts 3 to 4 times more pressure on the feet; something as simple as | ||
an ingrown toenail, if neglected, can lead to more complicated | ||
problems, such as broken bones or pinched nerves; and | ||
WHEREAS, People suffering from a bunion, hammer toes, or | ||
another foot problem should be sure that their shoes fit properly; | ||
women have four times as many foot problems as men because of shoes | ||
designed for fashion rather than comfort, and it is particularly | ||
vital that they shop for shoes later in the day, when feet have | ||
swollen to their maximum length and width; joggers should buy new | ||
running shoes approximately every 400 miles, and daily walkers need | ||
new shoes every six to nine months; and | ||
WHEREAS, For those with diabetes, foot health care is | ||
especially important; diabetic nerve damage can impair feeling in | ||
feet so diabetic patients should never go barefoot and should | ||
examine their feet daily for blisters, cuts, and scratches; in | ||
addition, they should have a medical professional examine their | ||
feet regularly because a foot ulcer, if not properly treated, can | ||
lead to amputation; and | ||
WHEREAS, Early attention to foot problems can help prevent | ||
future pain and serious health issues, and foot pain should never be | ||
ignored; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize April 2011 as National Foot Health | ||
Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about taking | ||
care of their feet. | ||
Gonzales of Hidalgo | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2167 was adopted by the House on May | ||
30, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||