R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Throughout the nation, Americans are seeking
 1-2     innovative solutions to prevent heart disease and stroke and to
 1-3     help those affected by those illnesses, and the American Heart
 1-4     Association, Texas Affiliate, continues to play an integral role in
 1-5     this significant undertaking; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association has
 1-7     devoted more than $1 billion to researching and fighting heart
 1-8     disease and stroke, the number one and number three killers of
 1-9     Texans today, respectively; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Each year, more than one million Texans support the
1-11     ongoing and invaluable efforts of the American Heart Association to
1-12     combat cardiovascular disease, and the American Heart Association
1-13     annually trains thousands of Texans in lifesaving techniques and
1-14     procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of
1-15     automated external defibrillators; and
1-16           WHEREAS, This commendable organization spreads its message by
1-17     distributing important educational pamphlets and materials and has
1-18     greatly increased the public's knowledge and understanding of risk
1-19     factors related to heart disease and stroke; in addition, the
1-20     American Heart Association is striving to reach its goal of
1-21     reducing coronary heart disease, stroke, and risk by approximately
1-22     25 percent by 2010; and
1-23           WHEREAS, February 2001 is American Heart Month, and this
1-24     year's theme of "Be Prepared for Cardiac Emergencies" encourages
 2-1     individuals to learn appropriate first-aid techniques; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, With its proactive approach to detecting and
 2-3     combating heart disease and stroke and its commitment to serving
 2-4     people with those illnesses, the American Heart Association has
 2-5     made a positive impact on countless lives, and it is truly a
 2-6     privilege to pay tribute to its members for their many good works
 2-7     and deeds; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-9     Legislature hereby recognize February 2001 as American Heart Month
2-10     and commend all those associated with the American Heart
2-11     Association for their efforts to curtail the incidence of
2-12     cardiovascular disease in our state; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-14     prepared for the Texas affiliate of the American Heart Association
2-15     as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
2-16     Representatives.
                                                                     Raymond
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 233 was adopted by the House on
         February 7, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House