PRINTER'S NO. 293
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
58
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY HAHN, DiGIROLAMO, FREEMAN, LONGIETTI, HENNESSEY,
BAKER, TOOHIL, DRISCOLL, READSHAW, BURNS, DONATUCCI, DEAN,
MACKENZIE, WATSON, JAMES, BULLOCK, MATZIE, MURT, FEE,
KAVULICH, CALTAGIRONE, KULIK, MILLARD, KINSEY, R. BROWN,
BOBACK, RYAN, SCHLOSSBERG, OBERLANDER, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
CHARLTON, TOEPEL, NEILSON, DUSH, SONNEY, D. COSTA, MARSICO,
GABLER, V. BROWN AND PHILLIPS-HILL, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 3, 2017, as "National Wear Red Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Heart disease and stroke kill one in three women in
the United States, yet 80% of cardiac events may be prevented;
and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease and stroke kill one woman
every 80 seconds in the United States; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States
are affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk
factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five
American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health
threat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, more women than men have died from heart
disease each year; and
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WHEREAS, Women comprise only 24% of participants in all
heart-related studies; and
WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves
when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than for someone
else 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, Women involved with the American Heart Association's
"Go Red for Women" movement live healthier lives and nearly 90%
have made at least one healthy behavior change; and
WHEREAS, "Go Red for Women" encourages women to take charge
of their health and schedule a "well-woman" visit to learn about
their health status and risk for disease; and
WHEREAS, "Go Red for Women" asks all Americans to Go Red by
wearing red and speaking red as follows:
"Get Your Numbers" by asking your doctor to check your
blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.
"Own Your Lifestyle" by not smoking, losing weight, being
physically active and eating healthy.
"Raise Your Voice" by advocating for more women-related
research and education.
"Educate Your Family" by making healthy food choices for
you and your family and teaching your children the importance
of staying active.
"Donate" by showing your support with a donation of time
or money;
and
WHEREAS, By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart
disease and empowering women to reduce their risk for
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cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each
year; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That, in recognition of the importance of the
ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, the House of
Representatives recognize February 3, 2017, as "National Wear
Red Day" in Pennsylvania and urge all residents to show their
support for women and the fight against heart disease by
commemorating this day by wearing the color red.
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