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Proclamation naming the month of February 2015 "American Heart Month" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, in the United States, cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, is responsible for one out of every three deaths. It is the number one killer of American women and men, and it is a leading cause of serious illness and disability; and
WHEREAS, during American Heart Month, let us recommit to improving our heart health and continuing the fight against this deadly disease, for ourselves and our families; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association, along with the organization's Go Red for Women® movement, has impacted the lives of thousands of men, women and children in the Pittsburgh area by supporting cardiovascular research, professional and community education and advocacy efforts; and
WHEREAS, in celebration of the 12th anniversary of National Wear Red Day, on Friday, February 6, 2015, women across America will wear the color red to signify the fight against the No. 1 health threat to women;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby proclaim the month of February as "American Heart Month" in Allegheny County, and we thank the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women® for its continued efforts to fight this epidemic and build a brighter future for the families of Allegheny County.