2003 Senate Joint Resolution 64
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: declaring May 12, 2004, as Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day.
Whereas, stroke is the nation's and Wisconsin's 3rd leading cause of death, and approximately 3,500 Wisconsin residents die annually from stroke and most strokes occur because of a blocked artery and time is crucial for treating such a stroke; and
Whereas, damage begins within 15 minutes, and the critical time window is less than 3 hours; and
Whereas, only 4 percent of stroke patients present to an emergency room in 3 hours, and the research is clear that too few Wisconsinites recognize the symptoms of stroke and the need to call 911 promptly; and
Whereas, prompt medical assessment and treatment can prevent or reduce damage, disability, or death from stroke in many cases; and
Whereas, delayed presentation to an emergency room is the leading roadblock to successful stroke care; and
Whereas, many organizations in Wisconsin are celebrating May 12, 2004, as Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day with the theme "Don't Stall Make the Call" and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn symptoms now; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against strokes, proclaims May 12, 2004, to be Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day in Wisconsin and urges all citizens to recognize the critical importance of learning to recognize the symptoms of stroke and calling 911 promptly.
