[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 141 (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1622]
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                       HONORING WORLD STROKE DAY

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                         HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following Proclamation.
  Whereas, stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, 
responsible for the death of one person every six seconds and nearly 
six million each year; and
  Whereas, stroke is not only a killer, but it is also the most common 
cause of long-term disability, reducing quality of life and placing 
burdens on entire families; and
  Whereas, we cannot solve our problems by ignoring them, and the 
threat of stroke to our communities will only increase as our 
population ages and faces increased lifestyle health risks; and
  Whereas, in raising public awareness about this preventable and 
treatable threat, together we can help save millions of lives.
  Therefore, I, Richard B. Nugent, Member of Congress representing the 
Eleventh Congressional District of Florida, do hereby recognize the 
29th day of October as World Stroke Day.

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