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                                              SENATE RESOLUTION

                                                    1994-8697

By Senator Owen

            WHEREAS, Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for Americans; and

            WHEREAS, Steven H. Fleck, of Belfair Washington, a man diagnosed with terminal heart disease; and

            WHEREAS, Steven Fleck will soon attempt a ten thousand mile solo cross-country ride on his Harley-Davidson to draw attention to the work of the American Heart Association in the prevention and cure of heart disease; and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Fleck, known as the "Heart Rider," is courageously and selflessly devoting the rest of his life to  trying to reach as many people as possible with his message;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor Mr. Steven H. Fleck and the American Heart Association.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1994-8697,

adopted by the Senate March 9, 1994.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate