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MI HR0018

MI HR0018
A resolution to declare February 2025 as American Heart Month and February 5, 2025, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/05/2025

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A resolution to declare February 2025 as American Heart Month and February 5, 2025, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

AI Summary

This resolution declares February 2025 as American Heart Month and February 5, 2025, as National Wear Red Day in Michigan, highlighting the critical importance of cardiovascular health, particularly for women. The resolution emphasizes that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, affecting nearly 45 percent of females over 20 years old, with Black and Hispanic women disproportionately impacted. It notes that most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes, and that 90 percent of women have at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke. The resolution supports the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement, which encourages women to learn their family health history and understand their personal cardiovascular risk. By recognizing American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day, the resolution aims to increase awareness, promote health education, and empower individuals—especially women—to take proactive steps in managing their heart health, with the ultimate goal of reducing cardiovascular disease-related deaths and improving overall public health.

Sponsors (42)

Julie Rogers (D)*,  Greg Alexander (R),  Matthew Bierlein (R),  Ann Bollin (R),  Erin Byrnes (D),  Brenda Carter (D),  Alabas Farhat (D),  John Fitzgerald (D),  Morgan Foreman (D),  Joseph Fox (R),  Steve Frisbie (R),  Carol Glanville (D),  Kristian Grant (D),  Peter Herzberg (D),  Kara Hope (D),  Tom Kunse (R),  Tullio Liberati (D),  Sarah Lightner (R),  Matt Longjohn (D),  Sharon MacDonell (D),  Jaz Martus (D),  Donavan McKinney (D),  Luke Meerman (R),  Denise Mentzer (D),  Reggie Miller (D),  Mike Mueller (R),  Tonya Myers Phillips (D),  Cynthia Neeley (D),  Amos O'Neal (D),  Veronica Paiz (D),  Natalie Price (D),  J.R. Roth (R),  Kathy Schmaltz (R),  Phil Skaggs (D),  Will Snyder (D),  Alicia St. Germaine (R),  Samantha Steckloff (D),  Joseph Tate (D),  Curt VanderWall (R),  Angela Witwer (D),  Doug Wozniak (R),  Stephanie Young (D), 

Last Action

Adopted (on 02/05/2025)

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