Pennsylvania SR 142: A Resolution recognizing the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the United States Army.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1132
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 142
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY FLYNN, J. WARD, TARTAGLIONE, KEARNEY, MALONE,
MARTIN, BROWN, HUGHES, PHILLIPS-HILL, CULVER, FONTANA, KANE
AND CAPPELLETTI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating September 1, 2025, as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Over Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
both continues to pose a serious threat to public safety in
Pennsylvania and across the United States; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), more than 12,000 people lose their lives
in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes annually, representing
nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, During the 2023 Labor Day weekend, 511 people died
across the nation in traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, In Pennsylvania, impaired driving-related crashes
remain a persistent concern, resulting in avoidable injuries and
loss of life each year; and
WHEREAS, Alcohol-impaired driving killed 321 people in
Pennsylvania during 2023, accounting for 27% of Pennsylvania's
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traffic deaths; and
WHEREAS, There were 1,002 crashes Statewide over the 2024
Labor Day weekend, resulting in 13 fatalities and 722 injuries;
and
WHEREAS, The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign during
the Labor Day weekend is a national initiative led by NHTSA that
combines high-visibility enforcement with public awareness
efforts to deter impaired driving and save lives; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth
and Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies participate in this
campaign annually to emphasize the message that impaired driving
is both illegal and dangerous; and
WHEREAS, Designating a specific day in recognition of the
campaign enhances public awareness, supports Statewide and local
enforcement efforts and reinforces Pennsylvania's commitment to
promoting safe and sober driving practices; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate September 1, 2025, as
"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the importance of the
campaign's message, commend the efforts of law enforcement
agencies across this Commonwealth and urge all Pennsylvanians to
make responsible choices by never driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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