[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 125 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 125

    Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 31, 2011

Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. 
   Blumenthal, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Akaka, and Mr. Begich) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, 
                     Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Whereas the week of April 4, 2011, through April 10, 2011, is National Public 
        Health Week, and the theme for 2011 is ``Safety is No Accident: Live 
        Injury-Free'';
Whereas since 1995, public health organizations have used National Public Health 
        Week to educate the public, policymakers, and public health 
        professionals about issues that are important to improving the health of 
        the people of the United States;
Whereas each year, nearly 150,000 people die from injuries and almost 30,000,000 
        people are injured seriously enough to require a visit to an emergency 
        room;
Whereas unintentional injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, poisonings, and 
        burns, rank among the top 10 causes of death for people ages 1 through 
        44;
Whereas the financial costs of injuries are staggering, accounting for 12 
        percent of annual medical care spending and totaling as much as 
        $69,000,000,000 per year;
Whereas injuries, unexpected events, and violence affect people at home, at 
        work, and at play, in their communities and on the move; and
Whereas many injuries and associated costs can be prevented by taking actions 
        such as wearing a seatbelt, properly installing smoke alarms, properly 
        installing and using child safety seats, wearing a helmet, storing 
        cleaning supplies (and guns) in locked cabinets, and educating the 
        community about violence and abuse toward children, women, seniors, and 
        other at-risk populations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health 
        Week;
            (2) recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, 
        the Federal Government, States, municipalities, local 
        communities, and every person in the United States in reducing 
        injuries and promoting safety;
            (3) recognizes the role of public health in promoting 
        safety, preventing injury, and improving the health of people 
        in the United States;
            (4) encourages increased efforts and resources to improve 
        the health of people in the United States through--
                    (A) the promotion of safety and reduction of 
                injuries; and
                    (B) the strengthening of the public health system 
                of the United States; and
            (5) encourages the people of the United States to learn 
        about the role of public health in improving health in the 
        United States.
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