HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-1219 PROCLAMATION' ~'~'~ ;~i WHEREAS, in 1994, approximately 40,000 Americans were killed in motor vehicle
!~ '~ crashes, and of these deaths, almost 16,600 or less than 41 percent of these fatalities
~[;~i~..~i~. !!:!!'.~,involved alcohol.
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WHEREAS, the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities has declined signi~canfiy
over the last decade, there remains a critical need for continued public education,
increased enforcement and tougher laws and penalties for offenders.
WHEREAS, studies have shown that the country's most at-risk group for driving
impaired are young adult male drivers aged 21-34, particular attention must be paid to
reaching this age group.
WHEREAS, all across this nation, Americans are coming together to "Take a Stand
Against Impaired Driving," federal, state, and local government agencies are working
alongside private businesses and local communities to spread the word about the
dangers of impaired driving.
WHEREAS, throughout December, I ask each citizen to make a conscious effort to
ensure a safe and healthy holiday season for everyone by not driving impaired, by
being a responsible party host, and by intervening when someone you know attempts to
get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.
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.' ,,~.-'/:,5--' ""'NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Golden, do hereby proclaim December 1995 as
"National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month". I call upon all citizens, .:,i::-'-'
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools
in Ashland to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies.
Dated this 19th day of December, 1995.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, Recorder