SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the American Heart Association and to proclaim
  February 1, 2019, National Wear Red Day in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, The vast majority of cardiovascular diseases are
  preventable, yet millions of women are affected by heart
  conditions, and cardiovascular diseases are the number one
  killer of women in the United States; and
 
         WHEREAS, Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include
  high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol, all of which
  can be controlled with healthy lifestyle choices; and
 
         WHEREAS, The American Heart Association established the Go
  Red for Women movement to encourage women to take charge of their
  heart health by learning their family health histories and by
  meeting with their health care providers to determine their risk
  factors for cardiovascular disease; and
 
         WHEREAS, National Wear Red Day is an opportunity for Texans
  to show their support for women and the ongoing fight against
  heart disease; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby urge citizens throughout the state to
  express their support for women by observing National Wear Red
  Day in Texas and commend all associated with the American Heart
  Association for promoting the health of women; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this important day.
 
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 30, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate