H.R. No. 1655
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In 2004, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claimed more
  than 871,000 lives, approximately 36 percent of all deaths in the
  United States; estimates for that same year indicate that 79.4
  million Americans had one or more forms of CVD, such as high blood
  pressure and coronary heart disease, or had suffered a
  disease-related stroke; and
         WHEREAS, In fact, coronary heart disease is the single
  leading cause of death in the nation, responsible for more than
  452,000 deaths in 2004; the American Heart Association estimates
  that approximately 1.2 million Americans will suffer a new or
  recurrent coronary attack this year alone; and
         WHEREAS, Fortunately, relatively minor lifestyle changes can
  significantly reduce a person's risk for CVD and related
  conditions; brisk walking for 30 minutes a day can lower blood
  pressure and bad cholesterol levels; moreover, research by the
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that moderate
  physical activity can decrease direct medical costs considerably;
  and
         WHEREAS, The advantages of physical activity and a healthy
  workforce directly benefit the nation's employers as well; studies
  suggest that by promoting employees' health, employers can decrease
  healthcare costs, increase productivity, and improve the longevity
  of their experienced employees; and
         WHEREAS, To help energize the nation and encourage all
  Americans to improve their physical health, the American Heart
  Association is launching its Start! Walking at Work campaign on
  April 25, 2007, or Start! Walking at Work Day, and it is fitting
  that all Texans demonstrate support for this important initiative;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby express its support for Start! Walking at Work
  Day, April 25, 2007, and urge all Texas citizens to commemorate this
  day by walking at work.
 
  Delisi
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1655 was adopted by the House on May
  11, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House