California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AR15 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 15Introduced by Assembly Member Luz RivasJanuary 27, 2021 Relative to American Heart Month and Wear Red Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 15, as introduced, Luz Rivas. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death for women and men in the United States and account for approximately one out of every three deaths; andWHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases kill one woman almost every 80 seconds in the United States; andWHEREAS, Heart disease and stroke can affect all women at any age, but heart attacks are on the rise in younger generations of women, such as Gen Z and Millennials, who are less likely to know the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; andWHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases kill one in three women, but about 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes; and WHEREAS, All women are encouraged to move more, eat smart, and manage blood pressure to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease; andWHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 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; andWHEREAS, As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes February 5, 2021, 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 Assembly recognizes the month of February 2021 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 15Introduced by Assembly Member Luz RivasJanuary 27, 2021 Relative to American Heart Month and Wear Red Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 15, as introduced, Luz Rivas. Digest Key
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member Luz RivasJanuary 27, 2021
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20	20	Relative to American Heart Month and Wear Red Day.
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34	34	WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death for women and men in the United States and account for approximately one out of every three deaths; and
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36	36	WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases kill one woman almost every 80 seconds in the United States; and
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38	38	WHEREAS, Heart disease and stroke can affect all women at any age, but heart attacks are on the rise in younger generations of women, such as Gen Z and Millennials, who are less likely to know the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases kill one in three women, but about 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes; and
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42	42	WHEREAS, All women are encouraged to move more, eat smart, and manage blood pressure to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease; and
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44	44	WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 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
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46	46	WHEREAS, As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage; now, therefore, be it
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48	48	Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes February 5, 2021, 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 Assembly recognizes the month of February 2021 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further
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52	52	Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.