PRINTER'S NO. 222 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION No.23 Session of 2025 INTRODUCED BY J. WARD, BAKER, FONTANA, MARTIN, BROWN, CULVER, COMITTA, COSTA AND CAPPELLETTI, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 A RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 9 through 15, 2025, as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is observing "National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" from February 9 through 15, 2025, with the theme "And The Beat Goes On"; and WHEREAS, Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in our nation and in this Commonwealth, with 22% of residents dying of coronary heart disease; and WHEREAS, The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to help heart disease patients learn to reduce risk factors, including smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, diabetes and obesity, that increase the chance of future health problems; and WHEREAS, Observation of AACVPR's "National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" calls special attention to the cardiac rehabilitation professionals who promote the dissemination of information about coronary heart disease, its prevention and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, The dedicated cardiovascular specialists of this Commonwealth and the strides made to conquer coronary heart disease are deserving of great recognition ; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of February 9 through 15, 2025, as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate commend the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for its work on this important public health issue. 20250SR0023PN0222 - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10