HR1266 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Each year in Illinois approximately 80 to 90 people are killed in collisions between trains and motor vehicles or between trains and pedestrians; and

WHEREAS, Reducing the number of deaths and injuries related to railroad accidents has been the goal of the DuPage Railroad Safety Council since its inception in 1994; and

WHEREAS, The DuPage Railroad Safety Council, in cooperation with the Illinois Commerce Commission and Operation Lifesaver of Illinois, is holding its biennial Safety Summit on September 14, 2006; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the week of September 10-16, 2006, as Railroad Safety Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented the Chairman of the DuPage County Railroad Safety Council, the Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, and the Chairman Operation Lifesaver of Illinois.