HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2026 AS “AMERICAN HEART MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2026 AS “AMERICAN HEART MONTH” IN THE STATE
OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Felix, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, J.
Lombardi, Alzate, Tanzi, Hull, Stewart, and Santucci

Date Introduced:
February 03, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Every year, one in four Americans of all ages, genders, and ethnicities die
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from heart disease; and
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WHEREAS, In 2022, 22 percent of all deaths in Rhode Island were due to heart disease;
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and
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WHEREAS, The primary factors affecting heart disease are high cholesterol, high blood
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pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use; and
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WHEREAS, American Heart Month 2026 focuses on “heart health and preventing
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cardiovascular disease” and the need to nurture this vital organ to ensure enduring strength and
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well-being; and
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WHEREAS, To show support for American Heart Month, citizens are encouraged to
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wear red and encourage others to join in the “colorful cause”; and
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WHEREAS, In addition to wearing red, Rhode Islanders can use social media to raise
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awareness and share heart health facts, learn CPR, start a fitness challenge, or volunteer their time
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with organizations focusing on heart health; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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proclaims February of 2026 as “American Heart Month” and moreover supports all efforts to
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raise awareness of heart disease; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of

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Health, Jerome Larkin, MD and the American Heart Association – Rhode Island.
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