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This resolution commemorates the "One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer" Teen Driver Campaign to raise awareness about young driver safety.
Why it matters
Raises awareness about a critical period for teen driver safety. , highlighting that the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day statistically see the highest number of fatal accidents involving young drivers.
Draws attention to specific risk factors. such as inexperience, speeding, distractions, and low seatbelt use among 16- and 17-year-olds—emphasizing the need for targeted safety education.
Supports public health initiatives. by recognizing and promoting the New York State Department of Health’s campaign to reduce preventable injuries and deaths among teen drivers, potentially encouraging broader community involvement and vigilance.
Signals legislative concern and commitment. to youth safety, which may pave the way for future policies or funding aimed at reducing teen driving fatalities.
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Honor Teen Summer Safety Campaign
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Senate Resolution No. 5023 BY: Senator CARLUCCI COMMEMORATING the observance of the One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer for the Teen Driver Campaign WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 5023 BY: Senator CARLUCCI COMMEMORATING the observance of the One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer for the Teen Driver Campaign WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize official campaigns that are set aside to increase awareness of issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the observance of the One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer for the Teen Driver Campaign; and WHEREAS, According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the period between Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018, and Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018, are the 100 deadliest days of motor vehicle accidents for drivers ages 15 to 20; and WHEREAS, According to the 2003-2009 New York State Police Crash Reports, 16 and 17 year-old drivers are more likely to be severely injured or killed in motor vehicle related accidents and less likely to wear a seatbelt during the summer months; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to the health and welfare of our young people, the New York State Department of Health has launched its One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer for Teen Drivers Campaign to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of driver inexperience, speeding, driving distractions, and the prevention of driving related deaths; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the observance of the One Hundred Deadly Days of Summer for the Teen Driver Campaign; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York State Department of Health.
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