[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3892-S3893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 711--DESIGNATING MAY 2024 AS ``AMERICAN STROKE 
                                MONTH''

  Mr. LUJAN (for himself, Mr. Braun, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Rubio) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 711

       Whereas quick identification and treatment for stroke 
     results in a higher chance of survival and reduces recovery 
     time for individuals experiencing a stroke;
       Whereas treatment depends on the type of stroke someone is 
     having, which must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional;
       Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical 
     emergency like a stroke, the right care, at the right time, 
     at the right facility, is of the utmost importance;
       Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven 
     measures to be applied to every patient, every time;
       Whereas, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has 
     a stroke;
       Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term 
     disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United 
     States, causing more than 160,000 deaths each year;
       Whereas nearly \1/2\ of adults in the United States have 
     high blood pressure, which is a leading cause and 
     controllable risk factor for stroke;
       Whereas the ``F.A.S.T.'' warning signs and symptoms of 
     stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech 
     difficulty, and time to call 911;
       Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and year-
     round, the ``Together to End Stroke'' initiative of the 
     American Stroke Association strives to teach people 
     everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable, and 
     beatable; and
       Whereas more research and education is needed to help 
     prevent and treat stroke: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 2024 as ``American Stroke Month'';
       (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the 
     Government and people of the United States to fighting 
     stroke--
       (A) by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and 
     prevention of stroke;
       (B) by supporting research on stroke; and
       (C) by improving access to affordable, quality care to 
     reduce long-term disability and mortality;
       (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, and 
     possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit 
     organizations, businesses and other entities, and the people 
     of the United States who support American Stroke Month; and
       (4) encourages all individual in the United States to 
     familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with 
     stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on

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     first sign of a stroke, dial 911 immediately in order to 
     begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on the 
     population of the United States.

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