[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
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               HONORING THE ``GO RED FOR WOMEN'' CAMPAIGN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the ``Go Red for 
Women'' national campaign sponsored by the American Heart Association. 
This initiative is brought forth to raise awareness in women about 
heart disease.
  Friday, February 6th is National ``Wear Red Day,'' a day when people 
nationwide are encouraged to take women's health to heart by wearing 
red to show their support and raise awareness with the public that 
heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. By 
showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, Americans will unite 
in the national movement to give women a personal and urgent wake-up 
call about their risk of heart disease.
  In Fresno County, more than 763 women die each year of cardiovascular 
disease. Fresno's luncheon event on Thursday will serve as a kick-off 
for the national event. Dr. Catherine Winchester is the only woman 
cardiologist in central California, and she will serve as the keynote 
speaker and several women heart survivors will also share their 
personal stories. The ``Go Red for Women'' luncheon is a wonderful way 
of reminding the public that February 6th is national ``Wear Red Day.''
  The American Heart Association is committed to the support of ongoing 
medical research to advance knowledge in the areas of prevention and 
treatment of heart disease and stroke. It launched its new initiative, 
``Go Red for Women,'' to empower women to live longer and stronger 
lives and to help reduce their risk factors for heart disease. This has 
served as a call-to-action endeavor to educate women on how to 
recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and how to better their 
health.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Fresno County American Heart Association 
for hosting a ``Go Red for Women'' event that will help to educate and 
empower the women in its community. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
praising the American Heart Association for its service to our Nation.

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