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                                                                  H.R. No. 56 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
join with the American Heart Association in recognizing October 18, 
2003, as Hypertension Awareness Day in Travis and Williamson 
counties; and
	WHEREAS, Hypertension, or elevated blood pressure, directly 
increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, especially 
when combined with other risk factors; fortunately, this serious 
disease can be prevented, particularly in its early stages, by 
adopting new dietary and exercise habits, quitting smoking, and 
implementing a new medication regimen; and
	WHEREAS, It is estimated that 50 million Americans, or one 
out of every four adults, suffers from high blood pressure, and the 
disease is particularly prevalent among African Americans, the 
middle-aged and elderly, heavy drinkers, and obese adults; to 
compound this problem, one-third of adults with hypertension are 
not aware of their condition, and the resulting lack of treatment 
can lead to serious and sometimes fatal complications, including 
stroke, cardiac arrest, blindness, and kidney disease; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens throughout Central Texas are encouraged to 
use this special day to learn more about this preventable disease 
and its causes, symptoms, and available treatments; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize October 18, 2003, 
as Travis/Williamson County Hypertension Awareness Day.

                                                                          Gattis

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 56 was adopted by the House on August 
8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House