SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the American Heart Association in recognizing February 6,
2009, as National Wear Red Day in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Diseases of the heart are the nation's leading
cause of death, and stroke is the third leading cause of death;
the direct and indirect costs of cardiovascular diseases in the
United States, including strokes, are estimated at $475 billion
for the year 2008; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of some
455,000 American women each year; more women die of heart
disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease than of the next
five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and
WHEREAS, Women account for 53 percent of deaths from
cardiovascular disease and 61 percent of deaths from strokes;
however, only 21 percent of women regard cardiovascular disease
as their greatest health risk; and
WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is the American Heart
Association's national call to increase awareness about heart
disease and to inspire women to take charge of their heart
health; and
WHEREAS, American Heart Month is observed during the month
of February, and Wear Red Day on February 6, 2009, is an
opportunity for all citizens to show their support for women in
the fight against heart disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby designate February 6, 2009, as National Wear
Red Day in Texas and encourage women and the men who care about
them to wear red on that day to help increase awareness about
women's risk for cardiovascular disease and to show support for
women who are taking charge of their heart health and reducing
their risks; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
commemoration of National Wear Red Day.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate