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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.03 Traffic Safety Week CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: . March 28, 1988 SUBJECT • California Traffic Safety Week EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from the Office of Traffic Safety RECOMMENDATIONS • Adopt Resolution . • FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None ' DESCRIPTION Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for persons under age 45, and the fourth leading cause of death for all age groups. In an effort to emphasize the importance of traffic safety for all roadway users, and to provide the framework for continuing public awareness of traffic safety problems and solutions, Governor Deukmejian has issued a proclamation declaring May 22-28, 1988, as California Traffic Safety Week. ' • COPIES ' TO: - ITEM NO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATI( IND HOUSING AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 7000:FRANKLIN BLVD., SUITE 330 RECEIVED i ";:"'' SACRAMENTO, CA 95823 ppr TDD (916) 323-7665—Referral Number MAP, ;j i9B CITY OF DUBLIN To: Mayors, and Chairmen of County Boards of Supervisors Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for persons under age 45, and the fourth leading cause of death for all age groups. Public opinion research shows increasing concern for this preventable loss of life, and more organizations in California are getting involved in programs and activities designed to reduce the number of traffic collisions. In an effort to emphasize the importance of traffic safety for all roadway users, and to provide the framework for continuing public awareness of traffic safety problems and solutions, Governor Deukmejian has issued a proclamation declaring May 22-28, 1988, as CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK. In his message, the Governor stated that "public and private institutions, along with concerned individuals, can promote traffic safety by increasing public awareness of proper safety methods." We hope you will assist in this endeavor by issuing a local proclamation in support of Traffic Safety Week. The proclamation can serve as a reaffirmation of your commitment to provide for the safety of your constituents, and as a catalyst for others in the community to develop or expand their traffic safety programs. Please send a copy of your proclamation and any press releases addressing Traffic Safety Week to the Office of Traffic Safety, 7000 Franklin Blvd. , Blvd. , 1330, Sacramento, California 95823. If you wish to present a proclamation in a formal media ceremony and do not have a local contact that could accept the proclamation on behalf of the traffic safety community, please contact Suzi Haywood, Local Events Coordinating Committee Chairperson, at (916) 445-0527; she may be able to assist you. Good luck in your traffic safety efforts, and thank you for your support in reducing deaths and injuries on California roadways. Sincerely, PETER K. O'ROURKE Governor's Highway Safety Representative Enclosure R RESOLUTION .NO. - 88 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN **********.**************** - SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK AND PROCLAIMING MAY 22-28, 1988 as "CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK" WHEREAS, traffic collisions are the fourth leading cause of deaths in California; and WHEREAS, at least 92 percent of all injury-producing collisions are attributed to human error and could be prevented; and WHEREAS, Public and private institutions, along with concerned individuals, can promote traffic safety. by increasing public awareness of safety measures; and WHEREAS, the State of California is observing May 22 through. 28, 1988, as California Traffic Safety Week; NOW THEREFORE, BE ;IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby support the California Traffic Safety Week, and the proclamation of May 22-29, 1988, as "California Traffic Safety Week" in the City of Dublin, hoping this observance will encourage our citizens to increase their caution on the roads and highways to prevent traffic accidents. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1988. • AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk