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MS SC557

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tony Smith

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Monday, February 9, 2015, as "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" in Mississippi
  • Acknowledges that heart disease accounts for 26% of all deaths in Mississippi and that the state has the highest cardiovascular disease death rate in the country
  • Recognizes Manna Ministries, Inc.'s Heart 2 Heart Initiative for community engagement and cardiovascular disease awareness efforts in Southern Mississippi
  • Directs the State Department of Health to disseminate the resolution to county health departments for public health awareness campaigns, clinics, and events
  • Encourages Mississippi citizens to connect with their communities to promote cardiovascular health

Legislative Description

Designate February 9, 2015, as "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" in Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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