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PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles; and •
WHEREAS, Oregon law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked or z
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WHEREAS, every intersection is a crosswalk whether painted or not; and
WHEREAS, children under the age of nine cannot judge distance, motion or speed;
may be inattentive or distracted; and may think that when they see a fflIzzz.
car, the driver sees them; and
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WHEREAS, the elderly or disabled may have poor vision, hearing, or other
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WHEREAS, the City is committed to encourage walking and all citizens are
entitled to safe use of the public roads.
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NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of the City of Ashland, do
hereby proclaim the week of June I through June 7, 1997, as
CROSSWALK AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Ashland, Oregon, and I call upon all motorists to contribute to
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improving the safety of pedestrians and crosswalks by being aware of them and
graciously yielding the right of way.
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Dated this 20th day of May, 1997.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
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