[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S2832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 441--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 
              2012 AS NATIONAL YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, Mrs. Hutchison, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. 
Pryor, and Mr. Thune) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 441

       Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of 
     death for youth in the United States;
       Whereas thousands of youth are injured or die each year in 
     motor vehicle crashes;
       Whereas on average, 11 youths die each day in motor vehicle 
     crashes;
       Whereas on average, May through August is the deadliest 
     period for youths on our nation's highways;
       Whereas on average, 8 of the top 10 deadliest days for 
     youths on our nation's highways were between May and August;
       Whereas events such as prom and graduation, and the summer 
     driving season, contribute to the risk of a motor vehicle 
     crash due to an increase in the amount of time youth spend on 
     the road and in celebratory activities;
       Whereas it is essential to teach our youths that driving is 
     a privilege and with that privilege comes risks and 
     responsibilities;
       Whereas this education is essential to preventing risky 
     behaviors that can result in tragic crashes;
       Whereas the National Organizations For Youth Safety (NOYS) 
     established a national youth campaign and National Youth 
     Traffic Safety Month to draw attention to the increased rate 
     of motor vehicle crashes involving youth between May and 
     August, to help enforce youth safe driving laws, and to 
     support youth and community education on youth traffic 
     safety; and
       Whereas NOYS invites all youths, families, and communities 
     to participate in National Youth Traffic Safety Month:
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses support for the designation of May 2012 as 
     ``National Youth Traffic Safety Month'';
       (2) supports youth traffic safety awareness; and
       (3) encourages people across the United States to observe 
     National Youth Traffic Safety Month with appropriate 
     programs, activities, and ceremonies.

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