[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6475-6476]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 331--DESIGNATING JUNE 2004 AS ``NATIONAL SAFETY 
                                MONTH''

  Mr. FITZGERALD (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary.

                              S. Res. 331

       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

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     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.

  Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. President, I rise today to submit a resolution 
that would designate June 2004 as National Safety Month.
  National Safety Month is not just a tribute to our Nation's advances 
in health and safety and our never-ending efforts to protect lives. It 
represents a standard of excellence in safety to which we as a Nation 
must continue to aspire. While our Nation has enjoyed great advances in 
safety, we must continue to work to reduce the number of unintentional 
and preventable injuries and deaths. As summer is traditionally a time 
in which the number of unintentional deaths increases, it is 
appropriate to dedicate a month at the beginning of the season to the 
improvement of safety and health in our country.
  During National Safety Month, the National Safety Council will 
provide tips, articles and information to raise awareness and promote 
safe driving, home and community safety, general preparedness, and 
workplace safety. This year, the National Safety Council will focus on 
reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes, which are the leading 
cause of injury death in the United States.
  I would like to commend the National Safety Council for the 
contributions that it has made to public safety. I am proud that the 
National Safety Council is headquartered in my home State of Illinois. 
The National Safety Council is celebrating its 91st anniversary as an 
organization this year, and its 51st anniversary as a federally 
chartered organization. Congress chartered the National Safety Council 
in 1953 to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health, and 
environmental policies, practices, and procedures that prevent and 
mitigate human suffering and economic loss arising from preventable 
causes. The National Safety Council fulfills its mission through a 
network of approximately 50 local and regional chapters that provide 
safety and health programs and services to communities across the 
United States. The Council currently has 37,500 members.
  I thank Senator Feinstein for joining me to introduce this resolution 
that declares June 2004 National Safety Month and recognizes the 
National Safety Council for its important work. During a time when 
homeland security is foremost on the minds of Americans, this month 
will continue to heighten public awareness of the ongoing quest to save 
and protect lives. I urge all of my colleagues join me in supporting 
this resolution.

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