SCR 13: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day in California.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-04-14
This measure would recognize the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
This measure would recognize the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
This measure would recognize the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 5 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
This measure would recognize the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 5, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 2020 impact goal seeks to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent through research, population- and community-level interventions, and public health and policy measures; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-disease-related studies; and
WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, Only 43 percent of African American women and only 44 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 60 percent of Caucasian women; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and
WHEREAS, Research conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and
WHEREAS, Women involved with the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change; and
WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Dont be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature urges public support for Go Red For Women events planned in California during American Heart Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 2020 impact goal seeks to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent through research, population- and community-level interventions, and public health and policy measures; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-disease-related studies; and
WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, Only 43 percent of African American women and only 44 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 60 percent of Caucasian women; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and
WHEREAS, Research conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and
WHEREAS, Women involved with the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change; and
WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Dont be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature urges public support for Go Red For Women events planned in California during American Heart Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 2020 impact goal seeks to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent through research, population- and community-level interventions, and public health and policy measures; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-disease-related studies; and
WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, Only 43 percent of African American women and only 44 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 60 percent of Caucasian women; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and
WHEREAS, Research conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and
WHEREAS, Women involved with the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change; and
WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Dont be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 5 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature urges public support for Go Red For Women events planned in California during American Heart Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations 2020 impact goal seeks to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent through research, population- and community-level interventions, and public health and policy measures; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-disease-related studies; and
WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, Only 43 percent of African American women and only 44 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 60 percent of Caucasian women; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and
WHEREAS, Research conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and
WHEREAS, Women involved with the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change; and
WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Dont be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 5, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature urges public support for Go Red For Women events planned in California during American Heart Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jan 22, 2015 | (Corrected January 26). |
| Jan 22, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jan 29, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Ordered to second reading. |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Withdrawn from committee. |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 5, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 138.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 26). |
| Apr 9, 2015 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 856.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 22, Statutes of 2015. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1:45 p.m. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 9, 2015 | SCR 13 Jackson Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 26, 2015 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR13 Jackson | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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SCR 13
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Date of Hearing: March 26, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 13
(Jackson) – As Amended January 29, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 34-0
SUBJECT: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day in California.
SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented; and 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat.
Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack.
An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease.
The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.
Women involved with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
SCR 13
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 13
Amended: 1/29/15
SUBJECT: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day in California
SOURCE: American Heart Association
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80% of cardiac events can be prevented; and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat.
Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack.
An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease.
The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.
Women involved with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90% have made at least one healthy behavior change.
Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Don’t be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer.
This resolution recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and recognizes February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California by urging all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red.
Prior legislation. ACR 86 (Buchanan, Resolution Chapter 9, Statutes of 2014) recognized the month of February 2014 as American Heart Month in California and recognized February 7, 2014, as Wear Red Day in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
American Heart Association (source)
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/4/15 13:01:24
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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SCR 13
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 13
Author: Jackson (D), et al.
Amended: 1/29/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day in California
SOURCE: American Heart Association
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California and February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California in order to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet 80% of cardiac events can be prevented; and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat.
Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death of one in three women who die each year, approximately one woman every minute; and women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack.
An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease.
The American Heart Association is celebrating February 2015 as American Heart Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.
Women involved with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90% have made at least one healthy behavior change.
Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red. Get your numbers: ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. Own your lifestyle: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. Realize your risk: educate your family, make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active. Don’t be silent: tell all women you know that heart disease is their number one killer.
This resolution recognizes the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and recognizes February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California by urging all citizens to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red.
Prior legislation. ACR 86 (Buchanan, Resolution Chapter 9, Statutes of 2014) recognized the month of February 2014 as American Heart Month in California and recognized February 7, 2014, as Wear Red Day in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 1/28/15)
American Heart Association (source)
KC:k 1/30/15 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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