[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 123 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 123

Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness 
                                 Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 2013

 Mrs. Beatty submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness 
                                 Month.

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic 
        injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is 
        interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery;
Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage 
        or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated;
Whereas in the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death;
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 person 
        in the United States dies from stroke every 4 minutes;
Whereas every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke;
Whereas stroke costs the United States an estimated $54,000,000,000 each year, 
        including the costs of health care services, medications, and missed 
        days of work;
Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability;
Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries;
Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have 
        a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Stroke 
        Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Stroke Awareness 
        Month;
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to support 
        the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations 
        that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and
            (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation 
        between government, researchers, families, and the public to 
        improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer 
        strokes.
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