[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 6587-6588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING MAY 2015 AS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)

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  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight my introduction 
of H. Res. 256, a resolution to recognize May 2015 as Stroke Awareness 
Month.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly stand here today because of our Nation's 
commitment to greater awareness about stroke and funding to find 
treatments for stroke survivors.
  Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, 
killing nearly 130,000 Americans per year. On average, someone in the 
United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, while one American dies of 
stroke every 4 minutes.
  In light of these sobering statistics, I am reintroducing my 
resolution recognizing May as Stroke Awareness Month. This resolution 
strives to enhance public awareness, urges continued coordination and 
cooperation between researchers and families, and advocates for 
improved treatment for individuals who suffer stroke.
  Mr. Speaker, together, we can combat this devastating illness and 
work together toward long-term solutions to prevent and treat and 
improve the lives of those suffering from strokes.
  I am a stroke survivor, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing May as Stroke Awareness Month.

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