[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 331 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 331
Designating June 2004 as ``National Safety Month''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 5, 2004
Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Cochran,
and Mrs. Dole) submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
May 13, 2004
Reported by Mr. Hatch, without amendment
May 17, 2004
Considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating June 2004 as ``National Safety Month''.
Whereas the mission of the National Safety Council is to educate and influence
society to adopt safety, health, and environmental policies, practices,
and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic
losses arising from preventable causes;
Whereas the National Safety Council works to protect lives and promote health
with innovative programs;
Whereas the National Safety Council, founded in 1913, is celebrating its 91st
anniversary in 2004 as the premier source of safety and health
information, education, and training in the United States;
Whereas the National Safety Council was congressionally chartered in 1953, and
is celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2004 as a congressionally
chartered organization;
Whereas even with advancements in safety that create a safer environment for the
people of the United States, such as new legislation and improvements in
technology, the unintentional-injury death toll is still unacceptable;
Whereas citizens deserve a solution to nationwide safety and health threats;
Whereas such a solution requires the cooperation of all levels of government, as
well as the general public;
Whereas the summer season, traditionally a time of increased unintentional-
injury fatalities, is an appropriate time to focus attention on both the
problem and the solution; and
Whereas the theme of ``National Safety Month'' for 2004 is ``Crash-Free June'',
a national initiative intended to reduce motor vehicle crashes, which
are the leading cause of injury death in the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates June 2004 as ``National Safety Month''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote
acknowledgment, gratitude, and respect for the advances of the
National Safety Council and its mission.
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