SENATE RESOLUTION 13
(By Senators Takubo, Plymale, Stollings and Prezioso)
[Introduced February 14, 2017]
Recognizing National Go Red For Women Day and the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
Whereas, National Go Red For Women Day was celebrated on February 3, 2017, raising awareness to the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and
Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases kill one in three women in the U. S., yet 80% of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented; and
Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the U. S.; and
Whereas, An estimated 44 million women in the U. S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke; and
Whereas, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and
Whereas, Only 36% of African-American women and 34% of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk compared with 65% of Caucasian women; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a healthcare provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and
Whereas, Women involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives; and
Whereas, Go Red For Women encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing these five numbers: Total Cholesterol; HDL (good) Cholesterol; blood pressure; blood sugar; body mass index (BMI); and
Whereas, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular diseases we can save thousands of lives each year; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes National Go Red For Women Day and the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to West Virginia Chapter of the American Heart Association.