HCR150 - Recognizing May 2025 as National Water Safety Month.

      H.C.R. No. 150       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, National Water Safety Month is taking place in   May 2025, and this monthlong initiative serves as a reminder for   Texans to exercise caution and follow safety rules when around   water; and          WHEREAS, Although many Texans seek to escape the heat during   the summer months at the state's many lakes, rivers, beaches,   swimming pools, and water parks, it is important to be aware of   dangers that can arise from any activity involving water; and          WHEREAS, Last year, more than 100 children died in drowning   accidents in Texas; drowning is the leading cause of accidental   death for children under the age of five, and it can occur in almost   any amount of water, making it imperative that children are   supervised at all times, whether they are indoors or outdoors; and          WHEREAS, A number of organizations have joined together to   promote National Water Safety Month, among them the Pool & Hot Tub   Alliance, the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention   Alliance, the National Recreation and Park Association, and the   World Waterpark Association; this coalition has worked to raise   awareness of ways that Americans can stay safe, which include   learning swimming skills, wearing life jackets, avoiding alcohol,   and knowing how to recognize the signs that someone is drowning; and          WHEREAS, Following water safety precautions can prevent   accidents and save lives, and by promoting the message of National   Water Safety Month, we can help ensure that more Texans are prepared   for the potential dangers that they may encounter when   participating in water-based activities; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby recognize May 2025 as National Water Safety Month.     Dyson       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was adopted by the Senate on May   27, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor