Bill Text: CA SCR13 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Schoolbus Drivers Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-23 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 20, Statutes of 2011. [SCR13 Detail]

Download: California-2011-SCR13-Chaptered.html

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BILL NUMBER: SCR 13	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  20
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  MAY 23, 2011
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  APRIL 14, 2011
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 19, 2011

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Harman

                        FEBRUARY 18, 2011

   Relative to declaring Schoolbus Drivers Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SCR 13, Harman. Schoolbus Drivers Day.
   This measure would declare April 26, 2011, to be Schoolbus Drivers
Day in California.



   WHEREAS, On April 26, 2011, the California Association of School
Transportation Officials will recognize all schoolbus drivers for
their continued and excellent services to the youth of the state, and
it is appropriate at this time to highlight the many achievements of
California's schoolbus drivers and extend to them the special
recognition of the public; and
   WHEREAS, The California Association of School Transportation
Officials promotes safe pupil transportation, and advocates for
continued high standards for California's schoolbus drivers; and
   WHEREAS, The safety of our children rests in the hands of trained
schoolbus drivers for up to six and seven hours each schoolday; and
   WHEREAS, Personal time and energy are expended by schoolbus
drivers in their initial training, maintaining a current license,
perfecting their driving skills, and accruing added knowledge of
schoolbus laws through continuing education classes; and
   WHEREAS, Through counseling and disciplinary techniques, schoolbus
drivers are sometimes asked to assist pupils to display appropriate
behavior with peers and adults; and
   WHEREAS, Schoolbus drivers often face natural and unexpected
hazards in the performance of their duties; and
   WHEREAS, Schoolbus drivers exhibit patience and kindness toward
pupils, parents, and school staff while performing their duties; and
   WHEREAS, Schoolbus drivers consistently demonstrate an awareness
of, and direct attention to, the mechanical maintenance of their
schoolbuses and the safety conditions of schoolbus routes; and
   WHEREAS, Schoolbus drivers perform their services, and produce
thousands and thousands of accident-free miles, year after year; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature of the State of California
commends the California Association of School Transportation
Officials for its dedication and contributions to the people of
California and promotion of safe pupil transportation while upholding
high standards for California schoolbus drivers; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 26, 2011, to be
Schoolbus Drivers Day in California; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.