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Proclamation naming the month of February as "American Heart Association Month" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, the American Heart Association is celebrating the month of February 2014 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 Association's Go Red For Women® movement has been impacting the health of women for 11 years; more than 627,000 women's lives have been saved and 330 fewer women are dying every day; and
WHEREAS, in celebration of the 11th anniversary of National Wear Red Day on February 7, 2014, Go Red For Women is asking all women across America to "Go Red" by wearing the color red to signify the fight against the No. 1 health threat to women; and
WHEREAS, making the right choices relating to proper nutrition, physical activity and other healthy lifestyle choices is essential to living a heart-healthy life; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, Allegheny County Council does hereby proclaim the month of February as "American Heart Month" in Allegheny County, and we designate Friday, February 7, 2014 as "Wear Red Day" in Allegheny County. FURTHERMORE, we urge all Allegheny County 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, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.