By: Nelson, Hancock S.C.R. No. 1
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas offers numerous opportunities for residents
and visitors to take part in water-related recreation; and
WHEREAS, While the benefits of such activities are many, it
is vitally important that proper measures be taken to avoid
accidents; whether individuals are enjoying lakes, rivers, the Gulf
of Mexico, or a public or private pool, water safety is essential to
preventing drowning and injuries; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 100 Texas children die from
drowning, making it one of the leading causes of childhood injury
deaths; moreover, the rates of drowning-related deaths in the state
are consistently higher than the national average; and
WHEREAS, Studies of seasonal variations have shown that
two-thirds of the drowning deaths of young children and adolescents
occur in the months of May through August; raising awareness of this
issue in advance of the summer months will encourage the citizens of
the Lone Star State to exercise caution and will help reinforce the
message that water safety is everyone's responsibility; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate April as Water Safety Month; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of
Subsection (d), Section 391.004, Government Code, the designation
expires on the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is
passed by the legislature.