III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 144 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 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

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.