HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 63-329RESOLUTION' NO. 63- 328;,
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, includ-
ing more pedestrian deaths, happen each Christmas Eve than at any other
comparable time of the year, with darkness, speed, alcohol and pedest-
rian 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 prac-
tical attempt to eliminate a definite source of death and destruction
on the highway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Temple City City
Couticil 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 Temple City City Council
supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Nation-
al 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..
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Clerk, City of TempCity
Calornia
Mayor, City of Temple City
California
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