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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, On an average day, more than 700 injury crashes |
3 | | involve distracted driving, and the economic toll of all motor |
4 | | vehicle crashes in the U.S. annually exceeds $400 billion; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Talking on a mobile phone, even in hands-free |
6 | | mode, texting, and programming your dashboard infotainment |
7 | | system or GPS device can divert your attention away from |
8 | | driving and result in physical or cognitive distraction; and
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9 | | WHEREAS, Illinois residents and all Americans deserve to |
10 | | live in communities that promote safe driving behaviors and |
11 | | healthy lifestyles; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, Preventing distracted driving injuries and deaths |
13 | | requires the cooperation of all levels of government, |
14 | | employers, and the general public; and
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15 | | WHEREAS, The National Safety Council and the State of |
16 | | Illinois work to promote policies, practices, and procedures |
17 | | leading to increased safety, protection, and health in |
18 | | business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and |
19 | | highways, and in homes and communities; and
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20 | | WHEREAS, In 2023, the National Safety Council will provide |