HR0901 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the month of December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 3 in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives; and

WHEREAS, Everyday, 36 people in the U.S. die and approximately 700 more are injured in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver; in total, one death occurs every 45 minutes; and

WHEREAS, In 2008, 11,773 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving accidents, accounting for nearly 32% of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S.; drugs other than alcohol (marijuana or cocaine) were involved in about 18% of motor vehicle accident deaths; and

WHEREAS, In 2008, there were 363 alcohol-related driving fatalities in Illinois, or 2.8 fatalities per 100,000 Illinois citizens; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, the costs associated with alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. were estimated at $114.3 billion, including $51.1 billion in monetary costs and an estimated $63.2 billion in quality of life losses; and

WHEREAS, Legislation has proven effective in protecting people from alcohol and drug-related accidents; Illinois is one of many states leading the way in making roads safer through strict legislation targeted at those choosing to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of December as Illinois Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month in the State of Illinois and encourage the citizens of this State to remember those who have lost their lives in alcohol and drug-related fatal accidents; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we restate our commitment to ensuring that Illinois roads are safe and free from drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Director of the Illinois State Police, the President of Women in Government, and the Executive Director of the Illinois Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization.