Loading chat...
LA SCR28
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
-
Recognizes May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and designates May 14th of each year as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day"
-
Honors Mazie Leah Broussard, a 17-month-old who died from accidental drowning in October 2020, and commends the nonprofit Mazie's Mission founded by her parents Heather and Adam Broussard
-
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 nationally and the third leading cause of death for Louisiana children ages 1-14
-
Louisiana experienced a 60% increase in infant and child drowning deaths from 2019 to 2020 and has ranked as high as fourth in the nation for child drowning rates
-
Promotes lifesaving practices including active supervision, swim education, physical water barriers, and flotation devices
Legislative Description
Recognizes the month of May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and to designate May 14th as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day" and commends Mazie's Mission and its founders, Heather and Adam Broussard, for their work in promoting water safety education across the state.
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH
Last Action
Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
5/14/2025