SJR24,1,42 Whereas, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and in
3Wisconsin, killing about 145,000 people nationwide and about 3,000 Wisconsin
4citizens each year; and

SJR24,1,75 Whereas, stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability with about
6800,000 new or reoccurring strokes per year in the United States and about 16,000
7new or reoccurring strokes per year in Wisconsin; and

SJR24,1,138 Whereas, the actions for American Stroke Month 2009 are "Know the Stroke
9Warning Signs and Act in Time"; educate the public and policymakers about the
10importance of recognizing a stroke and acting quickly during a stroke emergency;
11and promote the program "Power To End Stroke," to reduce stroke in African
12Americans, who are at a particularly high risk of the disease, by empowering them
13to reduce their risks, recognize the warning signs, and respond quickly; and

SJR24,2,314 Whereas, warning signs of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the
15face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion and trouble

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1speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden
2trouble walking, dizziness, and loss of balance or coordination; and sudden severe
3headache with no known cause; and

SJR24,2,54 Whereas, Americans are more aware of the risk factors and warning signs for
5stroke than in the past, but two in five adults still cannot identify any symptoms; and

SJR24,2,86 Whereas, new and effective treatments have been developed to treat and
7minimize the severity and damaging effects of strokes, but much more research is
8needed; now, therefore, be it