[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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             20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2014

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks the 20th anniversary of 
National Men's Health Week (NMHW), which was passed by Congress and 
signed into law by President Clinton in 1994. NMHW was legislation 
sponsored by Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Richardson and is 
celebrated each year during the week that ends on Father's Day.
  Recognizing that many health problems that affect men can be 
prevented, the week was designed to encourage men, boys and their 
families to develop positive health attitudes, engage in preventive 
behaviors, lead healthy lifestyles, and seek timely medical advice and 
care.
  As co-chair of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, I am proud to 
celebrate this week and help raise awareness of health issues that 
affect men, boys, and their families.
  This week I participated in the Men's Health Network's health 
screenings that were being offered to Members and their staff. It is so 
important that we encourage men to be proactive about their health so 
that they can live longer and healthier lives. I applaud the Men's 
Health Network for helping to raise awareness right here on Capitol 
Hill.
  As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Men's Health Week, 
we are reminded of how far our country has come in improving the health 
and well-being of men and boys, but there is still a lot of work left 
to be done.
  Mr. Speaker, this week, along with the entire month of June (Men's 
Health Month), provides an excellent opportunity to focus on ways that 
we and our loved ones can live healthier, longer lives.

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