[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3907-S3908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 81--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF 
                      NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

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

                            S. Con. Res. 81

       Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly 
     reduce their risk of common diseases through preventive 
     measures, such as leading 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, and American Indian-Alaska Native 
     women;
       Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
       Whereas preventive care saves Federal dollars designated 
     for health care;
       Whereas it is important to educate women and girls about 
     the significance of awareness of key female health issues;
       Whereas the offices of women's health within the Department 
     of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug 
     Administration,

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     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 that 
     support women's health research and education and other 
     necessary services that benefit women of all ages, races, and 
     ethnicities;
       Whereas National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day 
     each year and celebrates the efforts of national and 
     community organizations that work with partners and 
     volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health issues; 
     and
       Whereas, in 2008, the week of May 11 through May 17 is 
     dedicated as National Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (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 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 on May 12, 2008 by receiving 
     preventive screenings from their healthcare providers; and
       (5) recognizes the importance of Federally funded programs 
     that provide research and collect data on diseases that 
     commonly affect women.

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