LRB-4138/1
SRM:wlj:md
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
January 25, 2010 - Introduced by Representatives Vruwink, Berceau, Pasch,
Kerkman, Hraychuck, Hebl, Sinicki, Zepnick, Molepske Jr., Cullen, Zigmunt,
Mason, Shilling, Townsend, Jorgensen, Benedict, Turner, Ripp, Ballweg,
Pocan and Toles, cosponsored by Senators Lehman, Taylor, Cowles, Darling,
Lazich and Coggs. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR106,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming February 5, 2010, as Go Red for Women Day.
AJR106,1,22
Whereas, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women; and
AJR106,1,43
Whereas, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 460,000 American women
4every year—almost one death per minute; and
AJR106,1,65
Whereas, more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five leading
6causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer; and
AJR106,1,87
Whereas, 64 percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have
8no previous symptoms; and
AJR106,1,109
Whereas, research shows that 80 percent of cardiac events in women could be
10prevented if women made the right choices for their hearts; and
AJR106,1,1211
Whereas, the American Heart Association started Go Red for Women Day in
122004 to educate women about heart disease and its prevention; and
AJR106,1,1413
Whereas, Go Red for Women Day is celebrated throughout the United States
14to raise awareness of heart disease in women and how to prevent it; and
AJR106,2,3
1Whereas, by increasing awareness of the risk factors for this devastating
2disease and taking actions to reduce them, we can save thousands of lives each year;
3and
AJR106,2,54
Whereas, February is designated as American Heart Month; now, therefore, be
5it
AJR106,2,8
6Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That in recognition of
7the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, the Wisconsin
8legislature declares February 5, 2010, as Go Red for Women Day in Wisconsin.
AJR106,2,11
9Be it further resolved, That the legislature encourages all citizens to wear
10red in recognition of family, friends, and neighbors who have suffered from heart
11disease and as a show of support to fight this deadly disease.
