[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17112-17113]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      GREATER MIDWEST AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize the 
creation of the Greater Midwest Affiliate of the American Heart 
Association. This new affiliate which was founded on July 1, 2003, 
covers seven States, including my State of Michigan.
  Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer in America. The American 
Heart Association is the second largest funding source for research and 
prevention of heart disease behind only the Federal Government. Its 
mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases 
and stroke. To this end, they work within local communities to educate 
people on prevention and identification of heart disease.
  The merger which creates the Greater Midwest Affiliate strengthens 
the potential for positively influencing the health and welfare of 
Americans by advancing groundbreaking medical research and spreading 
lifesaving education on heart disease to people of all ages. I am sure 
my colleagues join me

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in applauding the Greater Midwest Affiliate of the American Heart 
Association as they renew a commitment to create healthier communities 
and make stronger, longer lives possible for more Americans.

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