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MS SC553

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sally Doty

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 3, 2017, as American Heart Association "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women

  • Recognizes that heart disease is the leading killer of women, with one in three women dying from heart disease and stroke, but notes that 80% of cardiac events are preventable through education and lifestyle changes

  • Encourages Mississippi citizens to wear red to show support for women's heart health awareness and participate in the national "Go Red For Women" movement

  • Directs the resolution to be presented to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Heart Association and forwarded to the State Board of Health for distribution to citizens

Legislative Description

Designate "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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