CC - 1974-86 - Greater Los Angeles chapter of the National Safety Council•
RESOLUTION NO. 74-86
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE COOPERATIVE HOLIDAY
SAFETY PROGRAMS OF OUR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
AGENeIES, OUR TRAFFIC COURTS, THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROJECT AND THE
GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL
SAFETY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the year 1974 has seen a greater awareness of
the need to save fuel during the energy crisis, resulting in
lowered speed limits, more selective use of vehicles, improved
gasoline mileage and a sharp reduction in traffic deaths and
injuries, and
WHEREAS, the month of December and especially the period
just prior to Christmas and continuing through New Year's Day have
usually seen an increase in the frequency and severity of traffic
deaths, and
WHEREAS, the abuse of alcohol has perennially been
demonstrated to be an overwhelming factor in this increase, and
WHEREAS, the Alcohol Safety Action Project of Los Angeles
County has initiated a vigorous public education campaign utilizing
the theme, "Don't Let Your Friends Get Smashed", and
WHEREAS, it is not only highly desirable but vital that all
elements of our community be united in an aggressive effort to
reduce traffic accidents during this hazardous period,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Rosemead fully supports the cooperative holiday safety
programs of our traffic enforcement agencies, our traffic courts,
the Los Angeles County Alcohol Safety Action Project and the Greater
Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council, by.urging segments
of the community and all citizens to unite in a program of driving
with extra caution and to refrain from operating their vehicles
for at least one hour after consuming each one ounce of alcoholic
beverage, and furthermore, to show brotherly love for their friends
families, neighbors and business associates by cooperating with
the current campaign, "Don't Let Your Friends Get Smashed".
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1974
ayor of the /of Rosemead
ATTEST:
Ci y Clerk