HR0256 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The rates of unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States remain at unacceptable levels; and

WHEREAS, Risk identification, pandemic-related safety concerns, psychological safety, and advancing organizational safety remain critical to preventing injuries and deaths in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $1,097.9 billion each year and causes great suffering among individuals and their families; and

WHEREAS, Illinois residents and all Americans deserve to live in communities that promote safe and healthy living; and

WHEREAS, Preventing unintentional injuries and deaths requires the cooperation of all levels of government, employers, and the general public; and

WHEREAS, The National Safety Council, founded in 1913, was congressionally chartered in 1953 to lead this nation in injury prevention through safety and health information, education, training, and advocacy in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The National Safety Council works to promote policies, practices, and procedures leading to increased safety, protection, and health in business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities; and

WHEREAS, In 2021, The National Safety Council will provide this nation with a month-long public education campaign; and

WHEREAS, The summer season is a time of increased rates of unintentional injuries and deaths; it is an appropriate time to focus attention on injury risks and preventions; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our support of National Safety Month in June 2021, and we strongly urge the citizens and businesses of Illinois to observe National Safety Month by practicing safe and healthy behaviors in all aspects of their lives.