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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2025 AS “AMERICAN HEART MONTH” IN THE STATE
OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Representatives Felix, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Fellela,
Diaz, J. Lombardi, Furtado, Kennedy, and Tanzi
Date Introduced: February 06, 2025
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, Every year, one in four Americans of all ages, genders, and ethnicities die 1
from heart disease; and 2
WHEREAS, In 2022, 217 out of every 100,000 Rhode Islanders died from heart disease; 3
and 4
WHEREAS, The primary factors affecting heart disease are high cholesterol, high blood 5
pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use; and 6
WHEREAS, American Heart Month 2025 focuses on “heart health and preventing 7
cardiovascular disease” and the need to nurture this vital organ to ensure enduring strength and 8
well-being; and 9
WHEREAS, To show support for American Heart Month, citizens are encouraged to 10
wear red and encourage others to join in the “colorful cause”; and 11
WHEREAS, In addition to wearing red, Rhode Islanders can use social media to raise 12
awareness and share heart health facts, learn CPR, start a fitness challenge, or volunteer their time 13
with organizations focusing on heart health; now, therefore be it 14
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 15
proclaims February of 2025 as “American Heart Month” and moreover supports all efforts to 16
raise awareness of heart disease; and be it further 17
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 18
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of 19
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