[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 120 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 120


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 20, 2009

Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
                                Pensions

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and 
                          for other purposes.

Whereas women of all backgrounds should be encouraged to greatly reduce their 
        risk of common diseases through preventative measures, such as 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/Alaskan Native women;
Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
Whereas preventative care saves Federal dollars designated for health care;
Whereas it is imperative to educate women and girls about key female health 
        issues;
Whereas it is recognized that 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 provide services that support women's 
        health research, education, and other services that benefit women of all 
        ages, races, and ethnicities;
Whereas the annual National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day and 
        celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working 
        with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health 
        issues; and
Whereas in 2009, the week of May 10 through May 16 is designated National 
        Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 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 
        the health issues women face;
            (4) calls on the women of the United States to observe 
        National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventative 
        screenings from their health care providers; and
            (5) recognizes the importance of Federal, State, and 
        private programs that provide research and collect data on 
        common diseases in women.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2009.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.