H.R. No. 1342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National Water Safety Month is taking place in May
2023, and this month-long initiative serves as a reminder for
Texans to exercise caution and follow safety rules when around
water; and
WHEREAS, Although many Texans seek to escape the heat during
the summer months at the state's many lakes, rivers, beaches,
swimming pools, and water parks, it is important to be aware of
dangers that can arise from any activity involving water; and
WHEREAS, Last year, 76 children in Texas died from drowning
accidents; drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for
children under the age of five, and it can occur in almost any
amount of water, making it imperative that children are supervised
at all times, whether they are indoors or outdoors; and
WHEREAS, A number of organizations have joined together to
promote National Water Safety Month, among them the Pool & Hot Tub
Alliance, the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention
Alliance, the National Recreation and Park Association, and the
World Waterpark Association; this coalition has worked to raise
awareness of ways that Americans can stay safe, which include
learning swimming skills, wearing life jackets, avoiding alcohol,
and knowing how to recognize the signs that someone is drowning; and
WHEREAS, Following water safety precautions can prevent
accidents and save lives, and by promoting the message of Water
Safety Month, we can help ensure that more Texans are prepared for
the potential dangers that they may encounter when participating in
water-based activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2023 as Water Safety Month.
Goodwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1342 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House