SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the American Heart Association and to proclaim
February 3, 2017, National Wear Red Day in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases are
preventable, yet an estimated 44 million women in the United
States are affected by cardiovascular disease, and one in three
women will die from the condition; and
WHEREAS, Although 90 percent of women have one or more risk
factors for developing heart disease, only a limited number of
women recognize cardiovascular disease as a potential threat to
their well-being; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of lives can be saved each year by
increasing the public's awareness of heart disease and stroke and
by empowering women to find ways to reduce their risk of both; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women
campaign motivates women to learn about their family health
histories and to work with a health care provider to determine
their personal risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and
strokes; National Wear Red Day in Texas is an opportunity for
citizens across the state to display their support for women and
for the ongoing fight against heart disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby urge all Texans to show their support for
women by observing National Wear Red Day in Texas and commend all
associated with the American Heart Association for their work
promoting the health of women; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this important day.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate