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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 74 Offered January 9, 2002 Prefiled January 9, 2002 Designating February 14 as Healthy Heart Day in Virginia. ---------- Patron-- Potts ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ----------

WHEREAS, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and more than one in four Virginians suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease; and

WHEREAS, according the Surgeon General of the United States and the American Heart Association, physical inactivity is a clear risk factor for the development of heart disease; and

WHEREAS, the American Heart Association recommends that Americans follow the "ABCs for Good Health": Aim for fitness, Build a healthy base, and Choose sensibly; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Melton of Pearisburg, Miss Apple Blossom Festival 2001, has proposed a Healthy Heart Day in Virginia during Heart Awareness Month in February; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Melton's proposal, as a reminder to Virginians of the importance of physical activity and a sensible diet, is a positive step in the ongoing battle against heart disease in the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby designate February 14, in 2002 and in each succeeding year, as Healthy Heart Day in Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the General Assembly commend Lisa Melton for her public-spirited campaign on behalf of healthier Virginians; and, be it

RESOLVED FINALLY, That the General Assembly urge Virginians to observe Healthy Heart Day by re-evaluating lifestyle choices; choosing to accumulate 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a day, three or four times a week; and choosing to follow the Food Guide Pyramid and other, similar dietary guidelines.