Rep. Sak offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 24.

A resolution proclaiming February 22, 2007, as Go Red at the Capitol Day in Michigan.

Whereas, Heart diseases is the number one cause of death in the United States; and

Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among women; and

Whereas, One in five females in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease; and

Whereas, Heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of more than half a million women each year, nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer, including breast cancer; and

Whereas, February is National American Heart Month; and

Whereas, In an effort to prevent the increase of heart disease in woman and heighten awareness of these diseases the American Heart Association has developed the Go Red for Woman movement; and

Whereas, The Go Red for Woman movement invites woman to take charge of their heart health as a top priority to live stronger, longer lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize February 22, 2007, as Go Red at the Capitol Day in recognition of the American Heart Association and their Go Red for Woman campaign; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all our colleagues and Michigan citizens to wear red in recognition of their family members, friends, and neighbors who have suffered from heart disease and as a show of support in the fight against these diseases.