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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 530 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 530

   Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Women's Health Week 
                    2010'', and for other purposes.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 14, 2010

Mr. Feingold (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Begich, Mr. Dodd, 
Ms. Stabenow, and Mr. Crapo) submitted the following resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION

 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Women's Health Week 
                    2010'', and for other purposes.

Whereas women of all backgrounds should be encouraged to greatly reduce their 
        risk of common diseases through preventive measures such as a healthy 
        lifestyle, by 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 and Pacific Islander women, Latinas, and American 
        Indian and Alaska Native women;
Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age;
Whereas it is important to educate women and girls about the significance of 
        awareness of key female health issues;
Whereas it is recognized that the 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 to 
        providing critical services in supporting women's health research, 
        education, and other necessary services that benefit women of any age, 
        race, or ethnicity;
Whereas annually, 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 2010, the week of May 9 through May 15 is dedicated as ``National 
        Women's Health Week 2010'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that 
        commonly affect women;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Women's 
        Health Week 2010'';
            (3) calls on the people of the United States to use the 
        start of ``National Women's Health Week 2010'', on May 9, 2010, 
        as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women;
            (4) calls on the women of the United States to observe 
        National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive 
        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.
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