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House Resolution 662
By: Representatives Sharper of the 177
th
, Hitchens of the 161
st
, LaHood of the 175
th
, Baker
of the 64
th
, and Cummings of the 39
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry and supporting further action to
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improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the tragic loss of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, a3
beloved child whose life was taken too soon in a heartbreaking accident when a vehicle went4
around a stopped ice cream truck and struck him; and5
WHEREAS, his passing has brought profound grief to his family, friends, and the entire6
community, highlighting the need for increased awareness and enhanced safety measures to7
protect children in similar situations; and8
WHEREAS, ice cream trucks often stop in residential areas where children eagerly approach9
them, sometimes unaware of the dangers posed by passing vehicles, making it critical to10
implement additional safety precautions; and11
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to improve ice cream truck safety by requiring enhanced12
signage and other warning measures to alert drivers to proceed with caution when passing13
a stopped ice cream truck; and14
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WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the importance of proactive
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measures to prevent future tragedies and is committed to reviewing and advancing legislation16
that promotes greater safety for children in these situations; and17
WHEREAS, in honor of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, this body is dedicated to exploring new18
policies that could include improved visibility measures and public awareness initiatives to19
encourage safer driving practices around ice cream trucks.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body join in honoring the memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry,22
expressing their deepest condolences to his family, and express their support for legislative23
efforts that enhance ice cream truck safety to prevent future accidents.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the26
family of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, appropriate state agencies, the public, and the press.27
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