CC - 1967 - 098 - Safe DrivingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
RESOLUTION No. 67-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING SAFE 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, in-
cluding 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, fears have been expressed that the season's .
highway toll may reach an all-time high unless drivers and pedes-
trians 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 definite source of death and,
destruction on the.highway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City
Council fully supports the holiday safety program and urges all
our citizens to do everything,in their power to prevent accidents
during the holiday season; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council
supports the program of the Greater Los Angels Chapter of the
National Safety.Council and urges all organizations having office
parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to abstain
from the use of intaxicants which contribute so substantially to
holiday traffic accidents.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November,
1967.
Mayor of the City of Rosemead
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK