Bill Text: WV SR31 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Designating February 7, 2018, as Go Red for Women Day

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2018-02-07 - Completed legislative action [SR31 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2018-SR31-Introduced.html

SENATE RESOLUTION 31

(By Senators Takubo, Stollings, Boso, Unger, Swope, Beach, Prezioso, Plymale, Cline, and Jeffries)

[Introduced February 7, 2018]

 

Designating February 7, 2018, as Go Red For Women Day.

Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States; and

Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases kills one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and

Whereas, About 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented; and

Whereas, Some risk factors, such as blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, and lack of regular physical activity, can be controlled; and

Whereas, The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and 

Whereas, Go Red For Women encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing five numbers that can be lifechanging:  Total cholesterol; HDL (good) cholesterol; blood pressure; blood sugar; and body mass index; and

Whereas, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular diseases, thousands of lives can be saved each year; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 7, 2018, as Go Red For Women Day; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Go Red For Women Day.

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