[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 73 (Friday, May 14, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3786]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 530--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF ``NATIONAL 
           WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK 2010'', AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Begich, Mr. 
Dodd, Ms. Stabenow, and Mr. Crapo) submitted the following resolution; 
which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 530

       Whereas women of all backgrounds should be encouraged to 
     greatly reduce their risk of common diseases through 
     preventive measures such as a healthy lifestyle, by 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 and Pacific 
     Islander women, Latinas, and American Indian 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 it is recognized that the offices of 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 annually, National Women's Health Week begins on 
     Mother's Day 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 2010, the week of May 9 through May 15 is 
     dedicated as ``National Women's Health Week 2010'': Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, 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 2010'';
       (3) calls on the people of the United States to use the 
     start of ``National Women's Health Week 2010'', on May 9, 
     2010, 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.

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