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[S. Con. Res. 81 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 81

    Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 7, 2008

   Mr. Feingold (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Ms. Mikulski, and Mr. Dodd) 
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly reduce their risk of 
        common diseases through preventive measures, such as leading a healthy 
        lifestyle that includes engaging in regular physical activity, eating a 
        nutritious diet, and visiting a healthcare provider to receive regular 
        check-ups and preventative screenings;
Whereas significant disparities exist in the prevalence of disease among women 
        of different backgrounds, including women with disabilities, African-
        American women, Asian-Pacific Islander women, Latinas, and American 
        Indian-Alaska Native women;
Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
Whereas preventive care saves Federal dollars designated for health care;
Whereas it is important to educate women and girls about the significance of 
        awareness of key female health issues;
Whereas the offices of women's health within the Department of Health and Human 
        Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease 
        Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services 
        Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Agency for 
        Healthcare Research and Quality are vital to providing critical services 
        that support women's health research and education and other necessary 
        services that benefit women of all ages, races, and ethnicities;
Whereas National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day each year and 
        celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations that work 
        with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health 
        issues; and
Whereas, in 2008, the week of May 11 through May 17 is dedicated as National 
        Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that 
        commonly affect women;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Women's 
        Health Week;
            (3) calls on the people of the United States to use 
        National Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about 
        health issues that face women;
            (4) calls on the women of the United States to observe 
        National Women's Check-Up Day on May 12, 2008 by receiving 
        preventive screenings from their healthcare providers; and
            (5) recognizes the importance of Federally funded programs 
        that provide research and collect data on diseases that 
        commonly affect women.
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