Illinois SR 603: MEMORIAL - HELENA FINKA

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SR0603LRB104 20410 LAW 33872 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, On an average day, more than 700 injury crashes 

3involve distracted driving, and the economic toll of all motor 

4vehicle crashes in the United States annually exceeds $400 

5billion; and

6 WHEREAS, Talking on a mobile phone, even in hands-free 

7mode, texting, and programming your dashboard infotainment 

8system or GPS device can divert your attention away from 

9driving and result in physical or cognitive distraction; and

10 WHEREAS, Illinois residents and all Americans deserve to 

11live in communities that promote safe driving behaviors and 

12healthy lifestyles; and

13 WHEREAS, Preventing distracted driving injuries and deaths 

14requires the cooperation of all levels of government, 

15employers, and the general public; and

16 WHEREAS, The National Safety Council and the State of 

17Illinois work to promote policies, practices, and procedures 

18leading to increased safety, protection, and health in 

19business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and 

20highways, and in homes and communities; and

SR0603- 2 -LRB104 20410 LAW 33872 r

1 WHEREAS, In April 2026, the National Safety Council will 

2provide the nation with a month-long distracted driving public 

3education campaign; and

4 WHEREAS, Spring is a time when people begin to log more 

5miles on the road, and it is imperative to focus attention on 

6motor vehicle injury risks and preventions; therefore, be it

7 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 

8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 2026 

9as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of 

10Illinois; and be it further

11 RESOLVED, That we urge the citizens and businesses of