[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29661]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      WESTSIDE AMERICAN HEART WALK

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing the American Heart Association on the occasion of the 
1999 Westside American Heart Walk.
  The Westside American Heart Walk will kick off on Saturday, November 
20, 1999. This year's event chair is Philip P. Thomas, the Chief 
Executive Officer of the V.A. Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 
More than 3,500 enthusiastic walkers are expected to participate in the 
non-competitive 5K walk and fun run. Proceeds from the event will go 
toward cardiovascular research grants and community education programs 
throughout the greater Los Angeles area. I am delighted to participate 
in this very important cause.
  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in our country. 
It takes the lives of about 960,000 each year, including more than 
25,000 residents of Los Angeles County. I want to commend the American 
Heart Association for its fight against cardiovascular disease and 
strokes. It raised $312 million during fiscal year 1997-1998 for 
research and education and community programs. Without the hard work 
and dedication of more than 4 million volunteers, the American Heart 
Association could not fulfill its important mission each year.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Philip P. Thomas and 
the staff, volunteers, and friends of the American Heart Association on 
their tremendous work to make the 1999 Westside American Heart Walk a 
success.

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