[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 64 (Monday, May 22, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S4897]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 487--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH REGARD 
 TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK, WHICH PROMOTES AWARENESS OF 
     DISEASES THAT AFFECT WOMEN AND WHICH ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO TAKE 
               PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE GOOD HEALTH

  Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 487

       Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly 
     reduce their risk of common diseases through preventive 
     measures such as a healthy lifestyle and frequent medical 
     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/Alaska Native 
     women;
       Whereas since healthy habits should begin at a young age, 
     and preventive care saves Federal dollars designated to 
     health care, it is important to raise awareness among women 
     and girls of key female health issues;
       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; and
       Whereas in 2006, the week of May 14 through May 20, is 
     dedicated as the 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) calls on the people of the United States to use Women's 
     Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues 
     that face women;
       (3) calls on the women of the United States to observe 
     National Women's Check-Up Day on Monday, May 15, 2006, by 
     receiving preventive screenings from their health care 
     providers; and
       (4) recognizes the importance of federally funded programs 
     that provide research and collect data on common diseases in 
     women and highlight racial disparities in the rates of these 
     diseases.

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