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HR 662: Perry, A'Cariyon Dwight; supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; condolences

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House Resolution 662

By: Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Hitchens of the 161st, LaHood of the 175th, Baker of the 64th, and Cummings of the 39th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry and supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the tragic loss of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, a beloved child whose life was taken too soon in a heartbreaking accident when a vehicle went around a stopped ice cream truck and struck him; and

WHEREAS, his passing has brought profound grief to his family, friends, and the entire community, highlighting the need for increased awareness and enhanced safety measures to protect children in similar situations; and

WHEREAS, ice cream trucks often stop in residential areas where children eagerly approach them, sometimes unaware of the dangers posed by passing vehicles, making it critical to implement additional safety precautions; and

WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to improve ice cream truck safety by requiring enhanced signage and other warning measures to alert drivers to proceed with caution when passing a stopped ice cream truck; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the importance of proactive measures to prevent future tragedies and is committed to reviewing and advancing legislation that promotes greater safety for children in these situations; and

WHEREAS, in honor of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, this body is dedicated to exploring new policies that could include improved visibility measures and public awareness initiatives to encourage safer driving practices around ice cream trucks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, expressing their deepest condolences to his family, and express their support for legislative efforts that enhance ice cream truck safety to prevent future accidents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the family of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, appropriate state agencies, the public, and the press.