2014-0017
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Proclamation: "Wear Red Day for Women in St. Charles Parish"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, diseases of the heart are the Nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading cause of death; and,
WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) claim the lives of nearly 500,000 American females (about one death per minute) each year; and,
WHEREAS, more women die of heart disease, stroke, and all other cardiovascular diseases than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and,
WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month; and,
WHEREAS, "Go Red For Women" is the American Heart Association's national call to increase awareness about heart disease - the leading cause of death for women - and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health; and,
WHEREAS, since the first National Wear Red Day 11 years ago, tremendous strides have been made in the fight against heart disease in women; and,
WHEREAS, 21% fewer women are dying from heart disease and 23% more women are aware that it's their No. 1 health threat; and,
WHEREAS, all women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using tools that the "Go Red For Women" social initiative provides and by talking to their healthcare provider; and,
WHEREAS, making the right choices relating to proper nutrition, physical activity, doctor visits, and other lifestyle methods is essential to living a heart healthy life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY DECLARE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 AS:
"WEAR RED DAY FOR WOMEN IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE AND STROKE AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND THE FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE BY COMMEMORATING THIS DAY BY THE WEARING OF THE COLOR RED. BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN TO REDUCE THEIR RISK FOR CARDIOVA...
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