SECOND REGULAR SESSION
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14
93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Whereas, cardiovascular disease is the nation's leading cause of death, with direct and indirect costs estimated to be $403.1 billion for 2006; and
Whereas, cardiovascular disease accounts for over 37% of all deaths nationwide; and
Whereas, nearly 2500 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 35 seconds; and
Whereas, this year it is estimated that 700,000 Americans nationwide will have a new coronary attack and an additional 500,000 Americans will have a recurrent attack, for a total of 1.2 million attacks; and
Whereas, more than 21,000 people die from cardiovascular disease in Missouri each year; and
Whereas, the research is clear that there are tools available to increase survival rates from cardiovascular disease; and
Whereas, effort of the American Heart Association encourage citizens to help save lives by calling 9-1-1 if symptoms occur, become trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and encourage comprehensive automated external defibrillators (AED) programs in their communities; and
Whereas, the American Heart Association is celebrating February 2006 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-third General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, in acknowledgment of the American Heart Association's celebration, hereby recognizes February 2006 as American Heart Month in Missouri and the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease; and
Be it further resolved that the General Assembly encourages all Missouri citizens to recognize the critical importance of tools and skills that will increase survival rates from cardiac arrest. By incorporating these tools into aggressive programs, thousands of lives can be saved each year.
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