SR 260: Recognizing American Heart Month in Ohio.
The resolution recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month in Ohio, acknowledging the importance of raising awareness about heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke remain leading causes of death in Ohio and across the nation. The resolution aims to educate the public about these health issues and their impact on the state. The Ohio Department of Health reported in 2022 that 8.4% of adults in Ohio had heart disease, 4.3% experienced a stroke, and 22% of all deaths were attributable to heart disease.
| Jan. 14, 2026 | Adopted |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
2025-2026
S. R. No. 260
Senator McColley
Cosponsor: Senator Huffman
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing American Heart Month in Ohio.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio are pleased to recognize February 2026 as American Heart Month; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Health reports that in Ohio in 2022, 8.4% of adults had heart disease, 4.3% of adults experienced a stroke, and 22% of all deaths were attributable to heart disease; and
WHEREAS, American Heart Month is a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and stroke, which remain leading causes of death in Ohio and across the nation; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize February 2026 as American Heart Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of Ohio.