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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 11
February 3, 2023 - Introduced by Senators BALLWEG, AGARD, CARPENTER, COWLES,
FELZKOWSKI, HESSELBEIN, JACQUE, L. JOHNSON, MARKLEIN, PFAFF, ROYS, SMITH,
SPREITZER, TAYLOR, TOMCZYK and WIRCH, cosponsored by Representatives
ROZAR, ALLEN, ANDRACA, ARMSTRONG, BALDEH, BARE, BEHNKE, BINSFELD,
CABRERA, CLANCY, DITTRICH, DRAKE, DUCHOW, EDMING, EMERSON, GOEBEN,
GUNDRUM, HAYWOOD, JOERS, KITCHENS, MAGNAFICI, MOSES, MURPHY, MURSAU,
OLDENBURG, ORTIZ-VELEZ, PENTERMAN, PLUMER, RODRIGUEZ, SCHUTT,
SHANKLAND, SHELTON, SINICKI, SNODGRASS, SPIROS, SUBECK, TRANEL, VINING
and MADISON. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
1 Relating to: proclaiming February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin.
2 Whereas, heart disease and stroke are responsible for over 20 percent of deaths
3 in Wisconsin; and
4 Whereas, an estimated 80 percent of cardiovascular disease can be prevented;
5 and
6 Whereas, increasing community awareness of the risks, such as diabetes, high
7 blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and lack of regular physical activity, can
8 improve and focus prevention efforts in Wisconsin; and
9 Whereas, communities, health professionals, and families can work together to
10 create opportunities for healthier lifestyles; and
11 Whereas, in addition to discussing smoking cessation if applicable, individuals
12 should talk to their health care provider to learn about the following five numbers
13 to better understand their risks for cardiovascular disease:
14 1. Total cholesterol
15 2. HDL (good) cholesterol
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1 3. Blood pressure
2 4. Blood glucose (sugar)
3 5. Body mass index (BMI); now, therefore, be it
4 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature, in
5 recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke,
6 does hereby proclaim February 2023 to be American Heart Month in Wisconsin.
7 (END)