Bill > AJR139

This Joint Resolution designates the month of June each year as "Dry Drowning Awareness Month" to educate the public about the dangers of dry drowning and secondary drowning, which are rare but potentially fatal submersion injuries that can occur after ingesting even a small amount of water, leading to airway spasms or lung inflammation, and often present with symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, sleepiness, or behavioral changes that can be mistaken for other illnesses. The resolution emphasizes that these conditions, like all drowning, are preventable through water safety measures such as swimming lessons, close supervision, and enforcing pool rules, and requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging appropriate public observance of this awareness month.