LRB-1336/1 JPC:wlj 2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE 2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 5 February 6, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives ROZAR, ALLEN, ANDRACA, ARMSTRONG, BALDEH, BARE, BEHNKE, BINSFELD, CABRERA, CLANCY, DITTRICH, DRAKE, DUCHOW, EDMING, EMERSON, GOEBEN, GUNDRUM, HAYWOOD, JOERS, KITCHENS, MAGNAFICI, MOSES, MURPHY, MURSAU, OLDENBURG, ORTIZ-VELEZ, PENTERMAN, PLUMER, RODRIGUEZ, SCHUTT, SHANKLAND, SHELTON, SINICKI, SNODGRASS, SPIROS, SUBECK, TRANEL, VINING, MADISON and STUBBS, cosponsored by Senators BALLWEG, AGARD, CARPENTER, COWLES, FELZKOWSKI, HESSELBEIN, JACQUE, L. JOHNSON, MARKLEIN, PFAFF, ROYS, SMITH, SPREITZER, TAYLOR, TOMCZYK and WIRCH. Referred to Committee on Rules. Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin. Whereas, heart disease and stroke are responsible for over 20 percent of deaths in Wisconsin; and Whereas, an estimated 80 percent of cardiovascular disease can be prevented; and Whereas, increasing community awareness of the risks, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and lack of regular physical activity, can improve and focus prevention efforts in Wisconsin; and Whereas, communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for healthier lifestyles; and Whereas, in addition to discussing smoking cessation if applicable, individuals should talk to their health care provider to learn about the following five numbers to better understand their risks for cardiovascular disease: 1. Total cholesterol 2. HDL (good) cholesterol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - 2 - LRB-1336/1 JPC:wlj 2023 - 2024 Legislature 3. Blood pressure 4. Blood glucose (sugar) 5. Body mass index (BMI); now, therefore, be it Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, does hereby proclaim February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin. (END) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7