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proclamation <br />Recognizing American Heart Month and <br />The American Heart Association's 100th Anniversary <br />February 2025 <br />WHEREAS, American Heart Month is a federally designated event that encourages Americans to focus on <br />their heart health and get their families, friends and communities involved; and <br />WHEREAS, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the first American Heart Month in February 1964 via <br />Proclamation 3566 on Dec. 30, 1963. The Congress, by joint resolution, requested the president to issue an <br />annual proclamation designating February as American Heart Month; and <br />WHEREAS, this disease knows no borders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, <br />remains the leading cause of death globally, taking more than 17.6 million lives. That number is expected to <br />rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030 — and women are at an increased risk; and <br />WHEREAS, cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than all forms of cancer combined; and <br />WHEREAS, this February, volunteers, survivors and supporters amplify Go Red for Women's lifesaving <br />message to raise awareness and encourage action. This includes knowing your numbers and family history, <br />recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, participating in research, learning CPR and <br />making healthy behavior and lifestyle changes; and <br />WHEREAS, the American Heart Association also celebrates 100 years of honoring their mission and work <br />to save lives from heart disease and stroke. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, ELMER MARTINEZ SABALLOS, MAYOR OF <br />REDWOOD CITY, on behalf of the City Council and the people of Redwood City, do hereby recognize <br />February 2025 as American Heart Month and also congratulate the American Heart Association for 100 <br />years of dedicated support and service to all Americans who are affected by this disease. I further encourage <br />the residents of Redwood City to bring awareness to the importance of fighting heart disease and help share <br />the lifesaving message of the Go Red for Women campaign. <br />Date: January 29, 2025 <br />�Jrv.�r .i1.a r-�i..s_ S.ah.aJlw. JV�►•or <br />A.7 ba F<a Rarl, E'f!P .t/e a.sY <br />Ja.ab.11n Ch.. C aaa»!r! .t/�wrl.vr <br />✓R��w. Ca/r.�arrrJ.�/«.r6�r <br />Ornne No..o,vl, C'oa.artrf .\lwnbsr <br />