[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 39 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 39
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas 40,000 people in the United States, and 1,200,000 people globally, die
in road crashes each year;
Whereas another 20,000,000 to 50,000,000 people globally are injured each year
as a result of speeding motor vehicles, the increasing use of motor
vehicles, and rapid urbanization;
Whereas the World Health Organization has predicted that by the year 2020 the
annual number of deaths from motor vehicle crashes is likely to surpass
the annual number of deaths from AIDS;
Whereas the current estimated cost of motor vehicle crashes worldwide is
$518,000,000,000 annually, representing between 3 and 5 percent of the
gross domestic product of each nation;
Whereas over 90 percent of motor vehicle-related deaths occur in low- and
middle-income countries;
Whereas according to the World Health Organization, motor vehicle-related deaths
and costs continue to rise in these countries due to a lack of
appropriate road engineering and injury prevention programs in public
health sectors; and
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating the
third Sunday of November as a day of remembrance for road crash victims
and their families, and called on nations globally to improve road
safety: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a world day of
remembrance for road crash victims; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to
commemorate a world day of remembrance for road crash victims
with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities.
Passed the Senate October 4, 2007.
Attest:
Secretary.
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 39
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road
crash victims.