Bill Text: MI HR0029 | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare February 2023 as American Heart Month and February 3, 2023, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-9)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-08 - Adopted [HR0029 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-HR0029-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.29
Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Rheingans, Steckloff, Haadsma, Witwer, Martus, Fitzgerald, Farhat, Young, Neeley, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Miller, Coffia, Hill, Brabec, Brixie, McFall, Brenda Carter, Wilson, Stone, Glanville, Hoskins, Filler, Thompson, Borton, Roth, MacDonell, Hood, Mueller, Scott, VanderWall, Alexander, BeGole, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Schuette offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States (U.S.); and
Whereas, From 2019-2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, while stroke deaths increased by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S.; and
Whereas, In 2021, heart disease was again the leading cause of death in Michigan with nearly 27,000 citizens losing their life; and
Whereas, By 2035, cardiovascular disease will account for over $1 trillion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually; and
Whereas, The global COVID-19 disease pandemic posed significantly higher risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors; and
Whereas, Individuals in the U.S. have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities; and
Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the U.S., killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. Cardiovascular disease is also the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new mothers; and
Whereas, Women, especially Black and Hispanic women, are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and stroke, and research shows heart attacks are on the rise in younger women. Yet, younger generations of women, also known as Gen Z and Millennials, are less aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; 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 if someone else were having a heart attack; 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 disease and stroke; and
Whereas, National Wear Red Day encourages men and women to take control of their heart health by understanding and managing these five numbers: total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, Body Mass Index (BMI); and
Whereas, The American Heart Association celebrates February 2023 as American Heart Month by promoting cardiovascular education, awareness, and by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2023 as American Heart Month and February 3, 2023, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we also recognize the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease by applauding the citizens across the country who wear red on February 3, 2023, to show their support for women’s health; and be it further
Resolved, That by increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke, we can save thousands of lives each year.
