South Carolina H 4224: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WACCAMAW MIDDLE SCHOOL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY FOR ITS COMMENDABLE STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION ON THE SCHOOL'S VARIOUS AWARDS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

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2025-2026 Bill 4224 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4224

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE THE 
MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS "DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS MONTH" THROUGHOUT OUR STATE 
AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING BEHAVIORS 
AND PLEDGE TO DRIVE DISTRACTION FREE.

Whereas, 1,048 South 
Carolinians lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes in 2023, including 
126 motorcyclists; 27 powered cycles, other than motorcycles; 26 pedalcyclists; 
and 186 pedestrians; and

Whereas, talking on a mobile 
phone, even when done while it is in "hands free" mode; texting; or programming 
a dashboard infotainment system or Global Positioning System device diverts 
drivers' attention away from safe driving and results in physical, manual, and 
cognitive distraction; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
continues to have the highest number of fatalities in the United States per 
miles driven, and all South Carolinians deserve to live and work in safe 
communities; and

Whereas, the National 
Safety Council Southeastern Chapter, South Carolina Trucking Association, 
Palmetto Cycling Coalition, ABATE of South Carolina, State Farm Insurance 
Companies, and the South Carolina Motorcycle Safety Task Force work to promote 
policies, practices, and procedures leading to increased safety, protection, 
and health in business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and 
highways, and in homes and communities across South Carolina; and

Whereas, spring is a 
time of year when people begin to log more miles on our roads, and it is 
therefore imperative to focus attention on motor vehicle safety to prevent 
injuries, death, and other losses in South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate 
concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General 
Assembly, by this resolution, declare the month of April 2025 as "Distracted 
Driver Awareness Month" throughout our State and encourage all South Carolina 
citizens to practice safe driving behaviors and pledge to drive distraction 
free.

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