84R22155 KSM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1990
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi Chapter of the American Heart
Association is holding its annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on May
13, 2015, and this event serves as a notable example of the
organization's important work in the community; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association is dedicated to
improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans through
research, advocacy, and educational programs and by enhancing the
quality of patient care; the group also focuses on women and African
Americans to enable those with a greater risk for heart disease and
stroke to better protect themselves; and
WHEREAS, In Corpus Christi, volunteers with the AHA organize
events and outreach initiatives to help local residents become more
knowledgeable about how to lead healthier lives; this year, in
addition to the Go Red for Women Luncheon, the group held a Heart
Ball on February 14, and they will host the 2015 Corpus Christi
Heart Walk on October 3 to continue raising funds and awareness; and
WHEREAS, By supporting the many worthy programs of the
American Heart Association, volunteers in Corpus Christi are
helping to improve the quality of life of countless area residents,
and they may indeed take justifiable pride in their contributions;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Corpus Christi Chapter of the
American Heart Association for its efforts to raise awareness about
cardiovascular health and extend to all those involved with the
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.