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By:  Thompson                                                     H.R. No. 418



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of 
death amongst Texans since 1940; and
	WHEREAS, every hour over 6 Texans die from cardiovascular 
disease; and       
	WHEREAS, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death 
for Texas women since 2001; and
	WHEREAS, cardiac death in women age 35 to 44 has increased 
more than 20% in the last decade; and
	WHEREAS, of all female cardiovascular deaths, 12% will occur 
in women under the age of 65; and
	WHEREAS, 63% of women who die suddenly of coronary heart 
disease have no previous symptoms of this disease; and
	WHEREAS, the total average hospital charges for 
cardiovascular disease amongst women is $813,134,383; and
	WHEREAS, the American Heart Association has launched a 
campaign designated to raise women's awareness of the magnitude of 
cardiovascular disease as "Go Red for Women"; and
	WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby declare the month of February Texas Women's 
Heart Month in the State of Texas.