HR0757 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Neglected maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths, nearly 100,000 disabling injuries, and more than $2,000,000,000 in lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage in the United States every year; and

WHEREAS, Over 70% of the vehicles on the road today are in need of some type of preventive maintenance; and

WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 30% of vehicles are responsible for the majority of pollution emanating from motor vehicles; and

WHEREAS, Through proper maintenance, a 10-year-old car can produce less emissions than a poorly maintained 5-year-old vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Disabled vehicles are a major cause of highway congestion, which is avoidable with proper maintenance of critical vehicle systems; and

WHEREAS, Proper maintenance of key safety systems, such as brakes, air bags, and lights, will help the State reduce accidents and the accompanying injuries and fatalities; and

WHEREAS, Proper maintenance will reduce fuel usage by cars, therefore saving car owners money and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases; and

WHEREAS, Proper maintenance of the State's vehicle fleet will reduce long term operating costs and the need to purchase new vehicles; therefore be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that April 2004 is officially designated as Car Care Month, and all motorists and State vehicle fleet administrators are urged to "Be Car Care Aware", to inspect their vehicles, and to perform, or have performed, all maintenance necessary to ensure their vehicle is operating in a safe, efficient, and clean manner; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.