82R22400 CBE-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 1466
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death
for young drivers, claiming the lives of nearly 6,000 American
teenagers annually, including some 500 in Texas; and
WHEREAS, For every teenager killed in a car crash, at least 50
more are seriously injured, making teen driver collisions one of
the most urgent public safety and health crises facing our state and
nation; and
WHEREAS, It is widely recognized by experts that no single
solution can effectively reverse this trend, so it is essential
that all persons and organizations dedicated to traffic safety work
together to provide education, outreach, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Teen Safe Driving Coalition is dedicated
to establishing a culture of teen safe driving to end crashes,
injuries, and deaths involving teens; the organization is sponsored
by the Allstate Foundation and National Safety Council, with
representatives from transportation and highway safety, driver
education, public health, law enforcement, business, and other
areas also participating; and
WHEREAS, The largest coalition of its kind in Texas, the
group will focus its education efforts on the five main driving
dangers: driving at night, passenger and other distractions,
experience on the road, risky behaviors including speeding, and
safety belt usage; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to making a measurable difference in the
behavior of youth behind the wheel, the Texas Teen Safe Driving
Coalition is fulfilling a vital role, and it is indeed fitting to
recognize the group for its contributions to this important cause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Teen Safe Driving Coalition,
join in commemorating May as National Youth Traffic Safety Month,
and recognize May 16, 2011, as Texas Teen Safe Driving Day; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Teen Safe Driving Coalition as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.