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Presented by Mr. Ricciardi
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WHEREAS, one out of every three women in the United States is affected by heart disease—the number one killer of women in the nation—but there remain far fewer educational and behavioral programs for women's heart health than for other diseases; and
WHEREAS, the Working Hearts Coalition and its partners, celebrating their third anniversary, are continuing to solve this crisis by promoting a public health campaign, Strong Women/Strong Hearts; serving as a catalyst for improving women's heart health awareness, education, and research through Pittsburgh's own Working Hearts Day Campaign; and
WHEREAS, Working Hearts amplifies the power of its local members in the Pittsburgh region and maximizes the power of every woman to improve her own heart health through better nutrition, physical activity, screenings, and stress management; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated the month of February as American Heart Month, during which all women and their families are urged to learn about women's heart health and the importance of heart-healthy behavior and February 18th as Woman's Heart Day; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2005, women from all over the Pittsburgh Region are urged to attend the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to receive free heart health screenings and education in observance of Working Heart's Day.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Working Hearts Coalition and its partners for their work and dedication to women's health issues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that February 2005 be declared "Women's Heart Month", and February 18, 2005, as "Working Heart's Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.