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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-25 Proclaming the Week of December 9-15, 1984 as Drunk Driving Awareness WeekRESOLUTION N0. 25 Series of 1984 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9-15, 1984 AS DRUNK DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK. WHEREAS, traffic accidents result in more violent deaths in the United States, Colorado and our community than any other cause; and WHEREAS, we support national and state efforts in dealing with the problem of drunk drivers; and and WHEREAS, alcohol is a major factor involved in all fatal crashes; WHEREAS, increased public awareness of this problem has resulted in the reduction in percentage of alcohol involvement in traffic crashes; and WHEREAS, the Christmas and New Year's holiday period is a particularly appropriate time to focus our attention on this problem; and WHEREAS, continued public attention to this matter in our community/ city may prevent people from driving after drinking. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby proclaim the week of December 9-15, 1984 as Drunk Driving Awareness Week and reminds their fellow citizens that safety belts and child safety seats are the best defense against all hazards of the road. 1984. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, THiS 4th day of December, odney E. fifer, Mays ~' ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk