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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 845
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WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is being observed from |
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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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700 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the |
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United States, and approximately 70 percent of these fatalities |
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are caused by drowning; the vast majority of accidents occur |
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because of human error or poor judgment and can be easily |
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prevented; recreational boaters should never operate a boat |
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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, |
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there is rarely enough time to properly employ one in the event |
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of an accident; in an effort to increase people's willingness |
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to wear this essential piece of safety equipment, modern life |
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jackets have been designed to be smaller, lighter, and more |
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comfortable; 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, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 18 through 24, 2013, as |
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National Safe Boating Week and encourage Texans to wear life |
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jackets at all times while on the water. |
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Taylor |
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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 |