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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: November 25, 1985
SUBJECT Resolution Designating the Week of December 15-21
as "California' s Drunk and Drugged Driving Aware-
ness Week"
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from Office of Traffic Safety received
November 21 , 1985 ; Resolution
RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution and Forward Copy to Office
!` of Traffic Safety
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION December 15-21 , 1985, has been designated as
California Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
attached resolution designating this week as
Awareness Week in the City of Dublin and forward a
copy of the resolution to the State Office of
Traffic Safety.
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COPIES TO:
ITEM NO.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
7000 FRANKLIN BLVD.,SUITE 330 _
SACRAMENTO,CA 95823 S
To: Mayors and City Council Members
County Boards of Supervisors
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1985 marks the fourth consecutive year for a nationwide Drunk and
Drugged Driving Awareness Week in mid-December. The past three years
have seen numerous accomplishments in fighting this serious social
problem, and there is every reason to believe that this year' s
Awareness Week will be even more effective.
We applaud the diversity of year-round activities conducted by local
communities to reduce the needless deaths and injuries caused by
alcohol-related traffic crashes and hope that you are already aware
of, and preparing for, this year's holiday awareness campaign which is
scheduled for December 15-21. Governor Deukmejian will be issuing a
proclamation declaring California Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness
Week and we hope each local jurisdiction will support the activity by
issuing a proclamation as well.
With each consecutive year, it becomes more difficult to present "new"
facts, "new" programs, and "new" ideas. Yet a fresh approach is
absolutely necessary to maintain public interest and to sustain
current efforts. Our office has a limited supply of materials that
may be of help in conducting an innovative awareness campaign. Please
contact Marilyn Sabin or Barbara Bania of my staff at (916 ) 445-9734
if you desire additional information.
For your convenience, we have enclosed a sample proclamation, a facts
sheet, and a list of possible activities for local implementation. We
hope you will support this important campaign. We firmly believe that
increased public knowledge about the problems and some of its simple
solutions will help reduce the number of intoxicated drivers on our
roadways and the resultant traffic collisions.
Sincerely,
1�
PETER K. O'ROURKE, Director
Office of Traffic Safety
(916) 445-0527
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Enclosures
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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RELATIVE TO
CALIFORNIA DRUNK AND DRUGGED AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, driving impaired by alcohol or other drugs is
one of our most serious health and safety problems; and
WHEREAS, this senseless carnage on our roadways can be
reduced through increased awarenesss of what can and should be done
to prevent it; and
WHEREAS, we need informed, concerned citizens who would
be willing to help reduce the needless deaths and injuries by
taking personal responsibility as hosts and hostesses or devoting
time and effort toward upgrading community programs; and
WHEREAS, all members of the City Council fully support
efforts to provide for the health and safety of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City
Council does hereby proclaim the week of December 15-21 , 1985, as
California Drunk and Drugged Awareness Week.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November,
1985.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk