PENNSYLVANIA, November 30 - PRINTER'S NO. 781

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

117

Session of

2021

INTRODUCED BY BREWSTER, MAY 20, 2021

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 20, 2021

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the week of May 22 through 28, 2021, as "National

Safe Boating Week" in Pennsylvania and the start of the year-

round effort to promote safe boating.

WHEREAS, More Pennsylvanians than ever are heading to the

waterways for recreation and relaxation; and

WHEREAS, Boating has become this Commonwealth's premier

recreational activity as individuals discover the Keystone

State's wonderful waterways, from canoeing and kayaking on the

many creeks and ponds to deepwater boating on large rivers and

lakes; and

WHEREAS, Safe boating practices and boating safety education

are all boaters' responsibility whether first-time participants

or seasoned operators; and

WHEREAS, Basic knowledge, skills and safety equipment are

required to ensure boat operators' own safety and the safety of

their fellow Pennsylvanians who take to the water; and

WHEREAS, Life jackets are the most important piece of

equipment on a boat, as nearly 80% of individuals who have died

in boating accidents in this Commonwealth were not wearing a

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