79R13345 JHS-D

By:  Laubenberg                                                   H.R. No. 1243



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Every day, more than 150 Texans die from 
cardiovascular disease and stroke; and
	WHEREAS, High blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels 
are the primary risk factors for coronary heart disease, which is 
the nation's single leading cause of death; according to the 
American Heart Association, an estimated 100 million Americans have 
total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dl and higher, and nearly 
40 million American adults have values of 240 or above, levels which 
constitute a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and 
stroke; and
	WHEREAS, In order to identify these risk factors and promote 
cardiovascular disease awareness in Texas, one of the world's 
leading pharmaceutical companies is providing free blood pressure 
and cholesterol screenings by qualified health professionals at 
public events throughout the state during the month of May; 
AstraZeneca is kicking off Texas Heart Healthy Day on May 3 at the 
State Capitol by offering free screenings and information about 
maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle; and
	WHEREAS, Education and early detection of heart disease risk 
factors can play a significant role in ensuring a person's health, 
and citizens throughout the state are encouraged to take advantage 
of the AstraZeneca sponsored screenings and learn more about the 
prevention of heart disease; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize May 3, 2005, as Texas Heart Healthy 
Day at the State Capitol and commend AstraZeneca for its efforts to 
promote healthy hearts in the Lone Star State.