[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 225 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 225

  Designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as 
              ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 14, 2025

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as 
              ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.

Whereas 3,500,000 individuals in the United States navigate the roads and 
        highways of the United States as professional truck drivers;
Whereas the trucking industry is the backbone of the economy of the United 
        States, and truck drivers play an essential role in moving the United 
        States 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 truck drivers 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 the unique skills of truck 
        drivers and their commitment to excellence; and
Whereas the diligence and attention to detail displayed by truck drivers is 
        critical to protecting the safety of all roadway users: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates the week of September 14 
through September 20, 2025, as ``National Truck Driver Appreciation 
Week''.
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