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To proclaim February 3, 2006 as Wear Red For Women Day in Columbus, Ohio and to raise awareness that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among women.
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Wear Red for Women Day
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To proclaim February 3, 2006 as Wear Red For Women Day in Columbus, Ohio and to raise awareness that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among women.
WHEREAS, heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of women each year - these diseases are responsible for the deaths of nearly one million Americans annually - an average of 2,500 deaths a day and one death every 35 seconds; and
WHEREAS, one in five females in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease and more women die from cardiovascular disease each year than men; and
WHEREAS, February is nationally designated as "American Heart Month" and during the month of February, the American Heart Association urges all Americans to learn the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke and call 9-1-1 immediately if symptoms occur, become trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and support the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association, Go Red For Women national campaign, encourages women to pay attention to their hearts and help them live longer, stronger lives by reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I Patsy A. Thomas, Mary Jo Hudson, Maryellen O'Shaughnessy and Charleta B. Tavares, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, do hereby proclaim February 3, 2006 to be
"Wear Red for Women Day"
in Columbus and urge all citizens to wear red in recognition of family, friends, and neighbors who have suffered from heart disease, and as a show of support to fight it. By increasing awareness of the risk factors for this devastating disease and taking actions to reduce them, we can save thousand of lives each year.