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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize the
 1-4     significant gains being made in the prevention and treatment
 1-5     of cardiovascular disease and stroke among citizens of the
 1-6     Lone Star State; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Heart disease is the leading cause of death in
 1-8     Texas, and the myriad contributions of medical professionals,
 1-9     educators, and volunteers in promoting increased public awareness
1-10     of heart disease and stroke prevention and treatment have
1-11     undoubtedly touched the lives of many people; and
1-12           WHEREAS, With the goal of reducing the number of Texans
1-13     suffering from these health problems, significant efforts are now
1-14     under way through the Council on Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke
1-15     and others to address the modifiable risk factors associated with
1-16     heart disease and stroke, including smoking, high cholesterol,
1-17     high blood pressure, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and
1-18     obesity; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Citizens throughout Texas are encouraged to
1-20     become more knowledgeable about these modifiable factors as well
 2-1     as the nonmodifiable factors and to learn all they can about these
 2-2     issues in order to enjoy longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives;
 2-3     now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby recognize February 14, 2001,
 2-6     as Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Awareness Day at the
 2-7     State Capitol and extend best wishes to all those individuals
 2-8     who are working so diligently for the elimination of these
 2-9     serious health problems.
2-10                                                                  Nelson
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on February 14, 2001.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate