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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, On an average day, more than 700 injury crashes 
3involve distracted driving, and the economic toll of all motor 
4vehicle crashes in the U.S. annually exceeds $400 billion; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Talking on a mobile phone, even in hands-free 
6mode, texting, and programming your dashboard infotainment 
7system or GPS device can divert your attention away from 
8driving and result in physical or cognitive distraction; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Illinois residents and all Americans deserve to 
10live in communities that promote safe driving behaviors and 
11healthy lifestyles; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Preventing distracted driving injuries and deaths 
13requires the cooperation of all levels of government, 
14employers, and the general public; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The National Safety Council and the State of 
16Illinois work to promote policies, practices, and procedures 
17leading to increased safety, protection, and health in 
18business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and 
19highways, and in homes and communities; and
 
20    WHEREAS, In 2024, the National Safety Council will provide 
 
 
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2education campaign; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Spring is a time when people begin to log more 
4miles on the road, and it is imperative to focus attention on 
5motor vehicle injury risks and preventions; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
7HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
8we declare April of 2024 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month 
9in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That we urge the citizens and businesses of the 
11State of Illinois to observe Distracted Driving Awareness 
12Month by practicing safe driving behaviors and pledging to 
13drive distraction-free.