SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 423

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize June, 2003, as Menopause Awareness Month in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Women comprise more than half of the population of 
Texas, and every woman will experience menopause; and
	WHEREAS, Menopause causes changes in a woman's body that 
can affect her ability to function effectively and comfortably; 
the changes in hormones prior to and during menopause can be 
truly debilitating and impair social interactions that affect a 
woman and her family; and
	WHEREAS, The long-term health risks associated with 
menopause are substantial; they include osteoporosis, heart 
disease, and other health problems; indeed, more than 50 percent 
of all women over age 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture or 
die from cardiovascular disease; and
	WHEREAS, Many women do not have access to health care 
professionals to help them evaluate the extensive and often 
complex literature about menopause and their health; nor do many 
women learn about the variety of treatment options available to 
them as they enter this medically critical stage of their lives; 
and
	WHEREAS, This special month is an important public 
awareness campaign through which women in our state can learn to 
deal with the impact of menopause on their lives and assess the 
treatment options for menopausal symptoms; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby support all efforts to provide women the 
vital information and assistance to live healthy lives during 
menopause and encourage all Texans to recognize June as Menopause 
Awareness Month in Texas.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 20, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate