1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 9Introduced by Assembly Member SmithJanuary 24, 2019 Relative to Wear Red Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 9, as introduced, Smith. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States; andWHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; andWHEREAS, About 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented; andWHEREAS, Risk factors for heart disease, such as blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol can be controlled; andWHEREAS, Women are encouraged to commit to making physical activity and healthy eating a priority to improve their heart health; andWHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 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; andWHEREAS, The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take charge of their heart health by becoming familiar with their total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes the month of February 2019 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes February 1, 2019, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 9Introduced by Assembly Member SmithJanuary 24, 2019 Relative to Wear Red Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 9, as introduced, Smith. Digest Key |
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9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION |
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11 | 11 | | House Resolution No. 9 |
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13 | 13 | | Introduced by Assembly Member SmithJanuary 24, 2019 |
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15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Smith |
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16 | 16 | | January 24, 2019 |
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18 | 18 | | Relative to Wear Red Day. |
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20 | 20 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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22 | 22 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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24 | 24 | | HR 9, as introduced, Smith. |
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28 | 28 | | ## Digest Key |
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30 | 30 | | ## Bill Text |
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32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States; and |
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34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and |
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36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, About 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented; and |
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38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Risk factors for heart disease, such as blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol can be controlled; and |
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40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, Women are encouraged to commit to making physical activity and healthy eating a priority to improve their heart health; and |
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42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 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 |
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44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take charge of their heart health by becoming familiar with their total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index; now, therefore, be it |
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46 | 46 | | Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes the month of February 2019 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further |
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48 | 48 | | Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes February 1, 2019, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further |
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50 | 50 | | Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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