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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The rate of unintentional injuries and deaths in 
3the United States remains at unacceptable levels; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Preparing for emergencies, mitigating falls, 
5preventing heat-related illness, and recognizing hazards 
6remain critical to preventing injuries and deaths in the 
7United States; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The cost of unintentional injuries to workers and 
9their employers exceeds $176.5 billion each year and causes 
10great suffering among individuals and their families; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Illinois residents and all workers deserve to 
12live in communities that promote safe and healthy living; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Preventing unintentional injuries and deaths 
14requires the cooperation of all levels of government, 
15employers, and the general public; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The National Safety Council, founded in 1913, was 
17congressionally chartered in 1953 to lead this nation in 
18injury prevention through safety and health information, 
19education, training, and advocacy in the United States; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, The National Safety Council and the Iowa-Illinois 
2Safety Council work to promote policies, practices, and 
3procedures that lead to increased safety, protection, and 
4health in business and industry, in schools and colleges, on 
5roads and highways, and in homes and communities; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The summer season is a time of increased rates of 
7unintentional injuries and deaths and is an appropriate time 
8to focus attention on injury risks and prevention; therefore, 
9be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our support 
12for National Safety Month in June 2026 and strongly urge the 
13citizens and businesses of Illinois to observe National Safety 
14Month by practicing safe and healthy behaviors in all aspects 
15of their lives.