This measure would proclaim the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California.

WHEREAS, Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year; and

WHEREAS, Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5 percent over 2012 figures by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults, with the highest increases projected for Hispanic men at 29 percent; and

WHEREAS, The direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 85 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is the leading controllable risk factor for stroke; and

WHEREAS, New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in the early hours; and

WHEREAS, From 2014 to 2015, stroke mortality increased in the United States by 3 percent after years of decline; and

WHEREAS, The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; and

WHEREAS, Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause; and

WHEREAS, During American Stroke Month in May and year-round, the American Stroke Associations Together to End Stroke initiative encourages Americans to manage their blood pressure, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 911 at the first sign of a stroke; and

WHEREAS, Much more research and education are needed to help Americans prevent and treat stroke; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the month of May 2017 to be American Stroke Month in California and urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on the first sign of a stroke dial 911 immediately in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on our population; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author and to the Secretary of the Senate for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year; and

WHEREAS, Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5 percent over 2012 figures by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults, with the highest increases projected for Hispanic men at 29 percent; and

WHEREAS, The direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 85 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is the leading controllable risk factor for stroke; and

WHEREAS, New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in the early hours; and

WHEREAS, From 2014 to 2015, stroke mortality increased in the United States by 3 percent after years of decline; and

WHEREAS, The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; and

WHEREAS, Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause; and

WHEREAS, During American Stroke Month in May and year-round, the American Stroke Associations Together to End Stroke initiative encourages Americans to manage their blood pressure, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 911 at the first sign of a stroke; and

WHEREAS, Much more research and education are needed to help Americans prevent and treat stroke; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the month of May 2017 to be American Stroke Month in California and urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on the first sign of a stroke dial 911 immediately in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on our population; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author and to the Secretary of the Senate for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year; and

WHEREAS, Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5 percent over 2012 figures by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults, with the highest increases projected for Hispanic men at 29 percent; and

WHEREAS, The direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 85 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is the leading controllable risk factor for stroke; and

WHEREAS, New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in the early hours; and

WHEREAS, From 2014 to 2015, stroke mortality increased in the United States by 3 percent after years of decline; and

WHEREAS, The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; and

WHEREAS, Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause; and

WHEREAS, During American Stroke Month in May and year-round, the American Stroke Associations Together to End Stroke initiative encourages Americans to manage their blood pressure, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 911 at the first sign of a stroke; and

WHEREAS, Much more research and education are needed to help Americans prevent and treat stroke; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the month of May 2017 to be American Stroke Month in California and urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on the first sign of a stroke dial 911 immediately in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on our population; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author and to the Secretary of the Senate for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 89

Author: Aguiar-Curry (D), et al.

Introduced: 5/4/17

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/15/17

SUBJECT: American Stroke Month

SOURCE: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year.
2. Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5% over 2012 figures by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults.
3. Direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030.
4. New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in the early hours.
5. The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911.
6. Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause.

This resolution declares the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California and urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on the first sign of a stroke dial 911 immediately in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on our population.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 187 (Gomez, Resolution Chapter 90, Statutes of 2016) proclaimed the month of May 2016 as American Stroke Month in California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/22/17)

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/22/17)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/25/17 9:50:21

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 89

Author:(Aguiar-Curry)

As Introduced Ver:May 4, 2017

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year.
2. Nearly 85 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is the leading controllable risk factor for stroke.
3. The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911.
4. Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause.
5. New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in early hours.
6. Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5% by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults, with the highest increases projected for Hispanic men at 29%. The direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030.
7. During American Stroke Month in May and year-round, the American Stroke Association's "Together to End Stroke" initiative encourages Americans to manage their blood pressure, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 911 at the first sign of stroke.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000336

Date of Hearing: May 11, 2017

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 89

Author:(Aguiar-Curry) – As Introduced Ver:May 4, 2017

SUBJECT: American Stroke Month

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2017 as American Stroke Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 133,000 people nationwide and over 13,600 California citizens each year.
2. Nearly 85 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is the leading controllable risk factor for stroke.
3. The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911.
4. Beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause.
5. New and effective treatments have been developed to treat and minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes when administered in early hours.
6. Projections show that incidents of stroke will increase by 20.5 percent by 2030, affecting an additional 3.4 million American adults, with the highest increases projected for Hispanic men at 29 percent. The direct medical costs for treating stroke are expected to almost triple from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion by 2030.
7. During American Stroke Month in May and year-round, the American Stroke Association’s “Together to End Stroke” initiative encourages Americans to manage their blood pressure, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 911 at the first sign of stroke.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800