President George W. Bush declared February "American Heart Month" and issued the following proclamation:
In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating February as "American Heart Month."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 2008 as American Heart Month, and I invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 1, 2008. I also invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease."
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and woman and February has been set aside as a month of education and public awareness. Today starts the program with "National Wear Red Day 2008" Across the U.S. people will be wearing red in support of women's heart health.
Be sure to check out the other events being held in support of women and cardiovascular disease.
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