HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02052008 - C.10 (2) IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/70
FEBUARY 2008 AS
AMERICAN HEART MONTH
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the nation's leading cause of death, with direct and indirect
cost estimated to reach $448.5 billion in the U.S. in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease accounts for over 36% of all deaths nationwide; and
WHEREAS Nearly 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day,an average of one death
every 37 seconds; and
WHEREAS,An estimated 770,000 Americans will have a new coronary attack,430,000 Americans
will have a recurrent attack, and an additional 175,000 Americans will have a silent first heart attack
this year; and
WHEREAS, 5,280 die from cardiovascular disease in Contra Costa County each year, which is the
leading cause of death; and
WHEREAS, The research is clear that there are tools available to increase survival rates from
cardiovascular disease; and
WHEREAS, The American Heart Association encourages citizens to help save lives by calling 9-1-1
if symptoms occur, become trained in CPR, and encourage comprehensive automated external
defibrillator (AED) programs in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart association is celebrating February 2008 as American Heart
Month and promoting education and awareness by encouraging citizens to learn the warnings signs
of an heart attack and stroke;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart
disease, does hereby proclaim February 2008 to be "American Heart Month" in Contra Costa
County and urges all citizens to recognize the critical importance of tools and skills that will
increase survival rates from cardiac arrest. By incorporating these tools into aggressive programs,
we can save thousands of limos-eae year.
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
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MARY N. PIEPHO SUSAN BONIL
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$D L 1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and
_ entered on die minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
* ATTESTED:
JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
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