[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 144 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 144

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 12, 2009

 Mr. Feingold (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Kerry, Mr. 
    Dodd, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Stabenow, and Mr. Begich) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


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

Whereas women of all backgrounds should be encouraged to greatly reduce the risk 
        of common diseases through preventive measures such as 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, American-Indian 
        women, and Alaska Native women;
Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
Whereas it is important to educate women and girls about the significance of 
        awareness of key female health issues;
Whereas the Offices on 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 
        in supporting women's health research, education, and other necessary 
        services that benefit women of any age, race, or ethnicity;
Whereas National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day annually and 
        celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working 
        with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health 
        issues;
Whereas May 11, 2009, is National Women's Check-Up Day; and
Whereas in 2009, the week of May 10 through May 16 is dedicated as National 
        Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (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, which begins on May 10, 2009, 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 by receiving preventive 
        screenings from their health care providers; and
            (5) recognizes the importance of federally-funded programs 
        that provide research and collect data on common diseases in 
        women.
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