SR0441 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The World Health Organization has designated April 7, 2004, as World Health Day; and

WHEREAS, The theme of the 2004 World Health Day is Road Safety; and

WHEREAS, Over 42,000 Americans die in motor vehicle crashes every year; and

WHEREAS, Motor vehicles crashes are the leading cause of death for people ages one to 34 in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Death and injury from motor vehicle crashes may be significantly reduced by greater public awareness, enforcement, and strengthening of existing laws; and

WHEREAS, Research indicates that between 1979 and 1999 safety belts have been effective in saving approximately 123,000 lives in the United States; and

WHEREAS, AAA and other safety groups across the country will be emphasizing the importance of safety belt use in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Minor steps like wearing safety belts, obeying traffic laws, avoiding distracted driving, and knowing your personal driving limits will reduce traffic crashes and injuries; therefore be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate April 7, 2004 as World Health Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the World Health Organization.