SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 654
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes the
week of April 20 through April 26, 2009, as Deep Vein Thrombosis
Awareness Week in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Deep vein thrombosis, a serious medical
condition, affects approximately two million Americans every
year; complications from this usually preventable medical
condition take up to 200,000 American lives each year; and
WHEREAS, Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot
forms in one of the large veins, usually in the lower limbs, which
leads to partially or completely blocked circulation and may
result in a fatal pulmonary embolism; and
WHEREAS, Pulmonary embolism causes more deaths each year
than breast cancer and AIDS combined and is the leading cause of
maternal death associated with childbirth; fatal pulmonary
embolism may be the most preventable cause of hospital death in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Some of the risk factors for deep vein thrombosis
include cancer and certain heart or respiratory diseases; the
condition can also be triggered by hospitalization, pregnancy,
obesity, or restricted mobility caused by long-distance travel;
and
WHEREAS, According to a survey conducted by the American
Public Health Association, 74 percent of Americans are unaware of
deep vein thrombosis; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize the importance of raising public
awareness of the threat and causes of deep vein thrombosis and
designate the week of April 20 through April 26, 2009, as Deep
Vein Thrombosis Awareness Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
support of Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Week.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate