Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month.

HRES 1216 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for National Stroke Awareness Month in May. It highlights key stroke statistics (e.g., stroke being the fifth leading cause of death, 795,000 annual strokes, $103 billion in annual costs) and encourages the public to support organizations working on stroke awareness. The resolution urges continued collaboration between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve stroke outcomes through timely treatment. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but formally endorses awareness efforts and the F.A.S.T. symptom recognition method. (HRES 1216, introduced May 10, 2024)