HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1493 RESOLUTION NO. /
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
marked 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, including 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 pre -
caution; 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Downey 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
SECTION 2. That the City Council supports the program of the Greater
Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council and urges all organiza-
tions having office parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to
abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so substantially to
holiday traffic accidents.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resoluion, and see that a copy is submited to the Greater Los Angeles
Chapter of the National Safety Council, 3388 West 8th Street, Los Angeles,
California.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 1964.
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Mayor
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City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City
r--` Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of
December, 1964, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES : vr Councilmen:
+2
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
City Cler