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This Joint Resolution designates the third full week in May as "Roxie's Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children" to raise awareness about the dangers of drowning, which is a leading cause of death for young children and a significant cause of unintentional injury-related death for children under 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The resolution highlights that drowning can happen quickly and quietly, especially without close adult supervision, and emphasizes the importance of constant supervision, physical barriers around water, and learning to swim as crucial prevention strategies, noting that life jackets can also be life-saving devices. The designation encourages counties, cities, and school districts to support national drowning prevention goals, and the Governor is asked to annually issue a proclamation calling for appropriate activities and programs to observe this week.