Bill Text: IL HR0256 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Expresses support for National Safety Month in June 2021.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-21 - Resolution Adopted [HR0256 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0256-Introduced.html

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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

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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.