CC - 1969 - 76 - Christmas Driving ProgramCITY OF ROSEMEAD
RESOLUTION NO. 69-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL'S
CHRISTMAS DRIVING PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of year
in which we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Pease 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
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 definite source of
death and destruction on the highway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rosemead's
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 Angeles 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 intoxicants which contribute so substantially to holiday
traffic accidents.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CITY CLERK