Bill Text: WV SR34 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating February 7, 2019, as Go Red for Women Day
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-07 - Completed legislative action [SR34 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2019-SR34-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 34
(By Senators Takubo, Stollings, Hamilton, Ihlenfeld, Jeffries, Romano, Beach, Cline, Swope, Lindsay, and Maroney)
[February 7, 2019 ]
Designating February 7, 2019, as Go Red For Women Day at the Capitol.
Whereas, Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States; and
Whereas, Cardiovascular disease kills one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and
Whereas, Around 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented; and
Whereas, Some risk factors, such as blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, and lack of regular physical activity, can be controlled; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and
Whereas, Go Red For Women encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing five numbers that can be lifechanging: Total cholesterol; HDL (good) cholesterol; blood pressure; blood sugar; and body mass index; and
Whereas, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular diseases, thousands of lives can be saved each year; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 7, 2019, as Go Red For Women Day at the Capitol; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day and wearing the color red; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Go Red For Women Day.
