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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 827 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 827

  Designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as 
              ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 18, 2024

    Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Kelly) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as 
              ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.

Whereas 3,500,000 citizens of the United States navigate the roads and highways 
        of the United States as professional truck drivers;
Whereas the trucking industry is the backbone of our economy, and truck drivers 
        play an essential role in moving our great country forward;
Whereas the quality of life that the people of the United States enjoy would not 
        be possible without the steadfast dedication demonstrated by truck 
        drivers;
Whereas truckers of the United States drive over 330,000,000,000 miles each 
        year, the equivalent of nearly 1,800 round trips to the sun, to deliver 
        daily necessities and other consumer goods;
Whereas truck drivers make many sacrifices, including time away from their 
        families, to fulfill their important responsibilities and get shipments 
        where they need to be on time, safely, and securely;
Whereas truck drivers transport more than 11,000,000,000 tons of freight each 
        year, which is about 70 percent of all the freight moved in the United 
        States;
Whereas more than 80 percent of United States communities rely exclusively on 
        truck drivers to deliver their commodities, including the most remote 
        towns and territories that are unreachable by other modes of 
        transportation;
Whereas the commitment of truck drivers ensures the delivery of vital public 
        services, such as medical supplies, food distribution, and emergency 
        relief during crises, making their role indispensable to the well-being 
        of the United States;
Whereas truck drivers play an essential role in maintaining national security by 
        transporting critical military equipment, supplies, and personnel in 
        support of defense operations, ensuring the readiness and mobility of 
        the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas hundreds of billions of safe driving miles accumulated by truck drivers 
        each year are a source of pride and reflect their unique skills and 
        commitment to excellence;
Whereas the diligence and attention to detail displayed by truck drivers are 
        critical to protecting the safety of all roadway users;
Whereas the partnership between truck drivers and law enforcement brings eyes 
        and ears to every corner of the country, helping to identify and rescue 
        countless victims of human trafficking;
Whereas the people of the United States owe a debt of gratitude to truck drivers 
        for the work they do and the altruistic example they set to put food on 
        our tables, keep our homes comfortable, and support our families and 
        jobs;
Whereas this year marks the 36th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week;
Whereas, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the people of the 
        United States extend their most sincere thanks to professional truck 
        drivers; and
Whereas the purpose of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is to--

    (1) raise public awareness about the invaluable contributions of truck 
drivers; and

    (2) promote greater respect for and understanding of the essential work 
that truck drivers do: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) thanks the professional truck drivers of the United 
        States; and
            (2) promotes the profession of truck driving by encouraging 
        the public to recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation 
        Week.
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