[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 331 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 331
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 19, 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and
for other purposes.
Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly reduce their risk of
common diseases through preventative measures, such as engaging in
regular physical activity, eating a nutritious diet, and visiting a
healthcare provider to receive regular check-ups and preventative
screenings;
Whereas significant disparities exist in the prevalence of disease among women
of different backgrounds, including women with disabilities, African-
American women, Asian/Pacific Islander women, Latinas, and American
Indian/Alaskan Native women;
Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
Whereas preventative care saves Federal dollars designated for health care;
Whereas it is imperative to educate women and girls about key female health
issues;
Whereas it is recognized that offices of women's health within the Department of
Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services
Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality are vital in providing critical services
that support women's health research, education, and other necessary
services that benefit women of all ages, races, and ethnicities;
Whereas the annual National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day and
celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working
with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health
issues; and
Whereas in 2008, the week of May 11 through May 17 is designated National
Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that
commonly affect women;
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Women's
Health Week;
(3) calls on the people of the United States to use
National Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about
the health issues women face;
(4) calls on the women of the United States to observe
National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventative
screenings from their health care providers; and
(5) recognizes the importance of federally funded programs
that provide research and collect data on common diseases in
women.
Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.