HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1989 1018 CC REG ITEM 04A ITEM
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BUCKLE-UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE
November 1, 1989 through 1990
WHEREAS, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death to
Americans between the ages of 1-40, and last year 49,000 people were
killed and 1,800,000 disabled; and
WHEREAS, the safety seat belt has been proved to be the most
effective life-saving and injury-reducing device for all types of motor
vehicle crashes; and
WHEREAS, as many as 17,000 lives could be saved and the severity
of at least 100,000 injuries could be reduced each year if every driver
and passenger in the United States would wear safety seat belts during
every trip in a car; and
WHEREAS, the BUCKLE-UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE is a call for all
citizens of Southern California to make a lifetime habit of wearing
safety seat belts and securing children in safety seats every time they
ride in motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the BUCKLE-UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE has been extended
through 1990.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Moorpark,
renewing its commitment to the vital BUCKLE-UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE,
hereby proclaims the remaining holiday months of 1989 and all of 1990
as the BUCKLE-UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE.
Eloise Brown, Mayor Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor Pro Tem
Clint D. Harper, Councilmember
Paul Lawrason, Councilmember
Scott Montgomery, Councilmember