08-R059

2008 -- S 2247

Enacted 02/06/08

 

S E N A T E  R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 1, 2008 TO BE "GO RED FOR WOMEN" DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Goodwin, Sosnowski, Paiva-Weed, and Perry

     Date Introduced: February 06, 2008

 

   

     WHEREAS, Disease of the heart are the nation’s leading cause of death, and stroke is the

third leading cause of death; and

     WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) claim the lives of over 460,000 American

females (about one death per minute) every year; and

     WHEREAS, Each year, 53% of women in this country die from cardiovascular disease

(CVD) as compared to 47% of men, and about 32,500 more females than males die from a stroke;

and

     WHEREAS, In 2008 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and

strokes in the United States is estimated to be $448.5 billion; and

     WHEREAS, More women die of heart disease, stroke and all other cardiovascular

diseases than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and

     WHEREAS, Only 21% of women consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health

risk; and

     WHEREAS, Since 1963, February has been designated as American Heart Month across

the Nation; and

     WHEREAS, “Go Red for Women” is the American Heart Association’s national call to

increase awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for women, and to inspire women

to take charge of their heart health; and

     WHEREAS, All women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using

tools such as the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women Heart Check Up” and by

talking to their healthcare provider; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,

in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, hereby

proclaims February 1, 2008 to be “Go Red for Women” Day and urges all citizens to show their

support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day with the

wearing of the color red. By increasing awareness and empowering women to reduce their risk

for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the National Office of the American Heart

Association and to the Northeast Affiliate of the American Heart Association.

     

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