H.R. No. 148
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February is American Heart Month, and on February
20, 2025, the American Heart Association is hosting the Texas
Advocacy Day rally at the State Capitol in Austin to raise awareness
of heart disease and urge all Texans to learn more about cardiac
emergency response; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death
and disability in the world; the chance of developing heart disease
increases with age, and nearly half of Americans have at least one
of the several key risk factors, which include obesity, physical
inactivity, unrelieved stress, high blood pressure, an unhealthy
diet, high cholesterol, a history of smoking, and diabetes; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of every background can significantly
reduce these risks by making positive lifestyle changes, such as
taking part in regular aerobic exercise, quitting smoking, and
adopting a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet; routine medical
checkups are also an important part of managing the conditions that
can lead to heart disease; and
WHEREAS, Each year in the U.S., more than 350,000 people
experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, with approximately
70 percent of these occurrences happening at home; cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, especially if performed immediately, can double or
triple a person's chance of survival, yet only about 46 percent of
individuals who have gone into cardiac arrest were administered CPR
while waiting for emergency responders; and
WHEREAS, CPR education and the accessibility of automated
external defibrillators are crucial components of helping during
cardiac emergencies; by 2030, the American Heart Association hopes
to have doubled the survival rate from cardiac arrest by teaching
bystanders how to become lifesavers; and
WHEREAS, American Heart Month represents a valuable
opportunity for all Americans to take an active role in their
personal well-being and to make a meaningful contribution to their
own health, the health of their loved ones, and the health and
prosperity of our nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2025 as American Heart Month
in Texas and encourage the public to learn more about heart health
and how to respond in a cardiac emergency.
Lalani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 148 was adopted by the House on
February 20, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House