H.R. No. 2683       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Across the nation, February 2018 has been set aside   as American Heart Month to encourage Americans to take steps to   improve their heart health and reduce their risk of cardiovascular   disease; and          WHEREAS, The leading cause of death in the United States,   cardiovascular disease takes the life of one in every four men and   women; nearly half of Americans have at least one of its risk   factors, which include high blood pressure, obesity, physical   inactivity, and an unhealthy diet, and the chance of developing   cardiovascular disease increases with age; and          WHEREAS, Men and women of all ages can reduce their risk for   heart disease by making positive lifestyle changes, such as   quitting smoking, adding exercise to their daily routine, and   adopting a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet; it is also important   that individuals receive regular medical checkups to manage   conditions that may contribute to heart disease; and          WHEREAS, Taking an active role in protecting heart health can   make a lifesaving difference for millions of Americans, and by   spreading a message of prevention, those observing American Heart   Month are making a meaningful contribution; now, therefore, be it                    RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 2018 as American Heart Month   in Texas and encourage residents to do their part in preventing   heart disease.     Price     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 2683 was adopted by the House on May   29, 2017, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House