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OH SR7

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/2/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mark Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Designates Friday, February 6, 2009, as National Wear Red Day in Ohio to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women
  • Notes that heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading cause, with 53% of cardiovascular deaths and 61% of stroke deaths occurring in women
  • States cardiovascular disease causes approximately 455,000 American women deaths annually and cost the United States $475.3 billion in direct and indirect costs in 2008
  • Encourages Ohio citizens to wear red on this day to show support for women and the fight against heart disease and to promote heart health awareness
  • Directs the Ohio Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Recognizing February 6, 2009, as National Wear Red Day in Ohio.

Last Action

Adopted

4/2/2009

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