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1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, National Car Care Month is a nationwide effort
3 by businesses, civic groups, governments, and the media to
4 focus motorists' attention on the need to maintain and repair
5 their cars; and
6 WHEREAS, Since 1981, National Car Care Month has been
7 generally celebrated in October because it is an ideal time
8 for motorists to get their vehicles ready before winter
9 strikes; and
10 WHEREAS, Recent data shows that motor vehicle accidents
11 are the number one killer of people age one through 44; and
12 WHEREAS, 5.2% of all vehicle accidents are caused by car
13 neglect, leading to over 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000
14 disabling injuries nationwide each year; and
15 WHEREAS, The cost is over $2 billion each year due to car
16 neglect; over $650 million in lost wages, $200 million in
17 medical expenses, $750 million in vehicle property damage,
18 and $500 million in insurance costs; and
19 WHEREAS, 1997 data found that 86% of all vehicles needed
20 repair or maintenance; 27% had low or dirty engine oil, 33%
21 percent had low tire pressure, 31% had inadequate cooling
22 protection, 19% needed new belts, and 24% percent had dirty
23 air filters; therefore be it
24 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL
25 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF
26 REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we direct the
27 Secretary of State, the Department of Transportation, and the
28 Department of State Police to coordinate efforts with auto
29 repair shops, automotive wholesalers, auto dealers, other
30 appropriate businesses, civic groups, and local governments
31 to hold events that recognize and celebrate National Car Care
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1 Month; and be it further
2 RESOLVED, That the events should not only be held during
3 National Car Care Month, but they should be held throughout
4 the year as good maintenance and repair of vehicles should be
5 practiced year-round; and be it further
6 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
7 delivered to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
8 Transportation, and the Director of State Police.