Resolution - 3500•
RESOLUTION NO. 3500
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA SUPPORTING A HOLIDAY SAFETY
PROGRAM OF NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
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 acci-
dents, 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 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 Christ-
mas 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 West
Covina does resolve:
SECTION 1. That the City Council fully supports the
holiday safety program and urges all our citizens to do every-
thing in their power to prevent accidents during the holiday
season.
SECTION 2. That the City Council supports the program
of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National 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.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution and shall transmit a certified copy
thereof to the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National
Safety Council.,
Approved and adop
I.hereby certify that the foregoing
duly adopted by the City Council of the City
regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day
by the following vote of the Council:
resolution was
of West Covina at
of November, 1966,.
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AYES: Councilmen Gillum, Nichols, ` yder, Glec man, Mayor Krieger
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen None
City Clerk