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Agenda Item 4.2
DATE:November 16,2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:City Proclamation for the Month of DecemberPrepared by:Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider the following proclamation for the month of December in the City of Dublin: Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The City Council will consider proclaiming the month of December 2021 as Impaired DrivingPrevention Month in the City of Dublin.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Impaired Driving Prevention Month
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Impaired Driving Prevention Month”
WHEREAS,Impaired Driving Prevention Month marks a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the
influence of alcohol and drugs; and
WHEREAS,the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a period that Mothers Against Drunk Driving®(MADD)
describes as “one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in impaired driving”; and
WHEREAS,MADD is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout the month of December 2021,
which is being recognized as Impaired Driving Month for the 40
th consecutive year; and
WHEREAS,during December, drunk driving increases as more people travel and attend events where alcohol is served; and
WHEREAS,MADD is asking everyone to take personal responsibility this holiday season by making a plan for a safe ride home
before the celebrations begin by designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver, using a rideshare program, or providing non-
alcoholic beverages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim December 2021 as “Impaired
Driving Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to consider staying sober during holiday events or use a ride share
or designated driver.
DATED: November 16, 2021
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai
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Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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