Garden County Nebraska

PROCLAMATION:

WHEREAS, diseases of the heart are the nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading cause of death;

WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) claim the lives of over 460,000 American females (about one death per minute) each year;

WHEREAS, each year, 53% of all cardiovascular disease death occur in females, as compared to 47% in men, and about 32,800 more females than males dies from a stroke;

WHEREAS, in 2007 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the US is estimated at $431.8 billion;

WHEREAS, only 13% of women consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health risk;

WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month;

WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national call to increase awareness about heart disease-leading cause of death for women-and in inspire women to take charge of their heart health;

WHEREAS, all women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using tools such as the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Heart CheckUp and by talking to their healthcare provider;

NOW, THEREFORE, I Cynthia S. Talley, Mayor, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, do hereby proclaim Friday, February 2, 2007 to be

"Wear Red Day for Women"

in Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, and urge all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by the wearing of the color red. By increasing awareness and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the City of Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, this 10th day of January 2007.

(Seal)

Cynthia S. Talley