[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 18744-18745]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     COMMEMORATING WORLD STROKE DAY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
commemorate World Stroke Day, which was observed on October 29th. 
Although I was unable to commemorate this day when it occurred, it's 
never too late to raise awareness about this devastating disease.
  On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in America, and it's the 
fourth leading cause of death in our country. A stroke is essentially a 
``brain attack'' that occurs when blood flow is interrupted to the 
brain, either by a blood clot or the breaking of a blood vessel.
  I urge my colleagues and constituents to learn about the risks and 
warning signs associated with stroke, and to join me in honoring

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the seven million stroke survivors, their caregivers and families in 
recognition of this World Stroke Day.

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