07 LC 33
1663
House
Resolution 411
By:
Representatives Wilkinson of the
52nd,
Knox of the
24th,
Lindsey of the
54th,
Maxwell of the
17th,
and Meadows of the
5th
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
insurance companies in Georgia to provide discounted rates on automobile
policies for drivers who have training and certification in the use of automated
external defibrillators; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
automated external defibrillators can assist in saving the life of a person in
cardiac arrest; and
WHEREAS,
increasingly more government entities and private businesses are procuring and
making available automated external defibrillators for use by laypersons when an
emergency occurs; and
WHEREAS,
because of the prevalence of these defibrillators, it has been encouraged that
all able persons obtain training on their use; and
WHEREAS,
additional encouragement, incentive, and commendation may be provided through
reduced rates on automobile insurance for those persons trained and certified in
the use of an automated external defibrillator.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body hereby urge and encourage all insurance companies in Georgia to
provide discounted rates on automobile policies for drivers who have training
and certification in the use of automated external defibrillators.