CC - 1961 - 80 - Safety Council Program Christmas in DrivingRESOLUTION NO. 61-;F°
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE SAFETY COUNCIL
PROGRAM "KEEP CHRISTMAS IN YOUR DRIVING".
WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of
year in which we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Peace on
Earth and Good Will Toward Men"; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletide fellowship
is often marred by the occurrence of needless traffic accidents,
turning a time of joy and happiness into one of heartbreak and
despair; and %
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National
Safety Council reminds us that more fatal traffic accidents,
including more pedestrian deaths, happen each Christmas Eve
than at any other comparable time of the year, with darkness,
speed, alcohol and pedestrian errors the causes of the high
toll; and
WHEREAS, this year both Christmas and New Year's will
be three-day holidays, the Safety Council fears the season's
highway toll may reach an all-time high unless drivers and
pedestrians take extra precaution; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National
Safety Council is asking all organizations to eliminate the
serving of alcoholic beverages at traditional office Christmas
parties as a practical attempt to eliminate a definate source
of death and destruction on the highway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Rosemead fully supportthe Safety Council program,
"Keep Christmas In Your Driving", and urges all our citizens
to do everything in their power to avoid accidents during the
holiday season; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Rosemead supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles
Chapter of the National Safety Council and urges all organizations
having parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to
abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so sub-
stantially to holiday traffic accidents.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December,
1961.
AYOR OF THE CITY OF USE EAU
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK F HE CITY F OS MEA