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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 844
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the North American Safe Boating Campaign on the |
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occasion of National Safe Boating Week, which is being observed |
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May 18 through 24, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Recreational boating, including fishing and |
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waterskiing, is an immensely popular summer sport among Texans, |
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and waterways can quickly become crowded, resulting in |
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confusion, unforeseen risks, and, too often, tragedy; and |
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WHEREAS, According to the National Safe Boating Council, |
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an average of 700 people die each year in boating-related |
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accidents in the United States, and approximately 70 percent of |
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these fatalities are caused by drowning; the vast majority of |
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accidents occur because of human error or poor judgment and can |
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be easily prevented; recreational boaters should never operate a |
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boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and |
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WHEREAS, Statistics have shown that about 80 percent of |
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those who drowned in boating mishaps were not wearing a life |
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jacket; although many boaters stow life jackets on board, there |
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is rarely enough time to properly employ one in the event of an |
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accident; in an effort to increase people's willingness to wear |
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this essential piece of safety equipment, modern life jackets |
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have been designed to be smaller, lighter, and more comfortable; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Boating accidents happen regardless of one's |
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level of experience, and wearing a life jacket is the most |
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effective way to prevent drowning for veteran and novice boaters |
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alike; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the goals of the North American |
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Safe Boating Campaign and recognize May 18 through 24, 2013, as |
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Safe Boating Week in Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Safe Boating Week in Texas. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |