[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1609]
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                       HONORING WORLD STROKE DAY

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                         HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, stroke kills almost 130,000 Americans every year and it is 
responsible for one out of every twenty deaths, some of which could 
have been prevented; and
  Whereas, the CDC estimates that the cost of stroke to the United 
States is approximately, $34 billion each year; and
  Whereas, stroke reduces mobility in the majority of survivors and it 
is a leading cause of disability; and
  Whereas, stroke awareness is extremely important and early detection 
and treatment of stroke can vastly improve outcomes;
  Therefore, I, Richard B. Nugent, Member of Congress representing the 
Eleventh Congressional District of Florida, am proud to honor the 
victims of stroke and their families by recognizing October 29th as 
World Stroke Day.

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