HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (C) Proclamation - Put the Brake on Fatalities Day - October 10, 2003 Agenda 9-16-2003
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, October 10,2003, is the Third Annual"Put The Brakes On Fatalities Day";and
WHEREAS, Traffic crashes caused 42, 815 fatalities in 2002; including 165 deaths in Orange
County and through August 17m 2003,we have lost 116 lives;and
WHEREAS, joor road conditions are the leading cause of death for people ages 6 to 33;and
WHEREAS, deaths and injuries on U.S. highways costs society over $150 billion annually;
and
WHEREAS, 'afe driving behaviors such as ensuring you are physically sound & mentally
sharp, always buckling your seat belts, by paying complete attention to your
driving,by obeying all posted signs&striping,by maintaining a safe speed for the
conditions, by maintaining a sage following distance, by maintaining a clear sight
picture,by being a courteous &conscientious driver, and being a defensive driver
would dramatically reduce the number of traffic-related injuries and deaths;and
WHEREAS, Ehe Orange County Transportation Initiative, Mobility 20/20 will relieve traffic
congestion, enhance mobility and improve pedestrian safety by providing funding
to widen, improve and extend roads, major highways, and intersections
countywide, enhance mobility, improve pedestrian and traffic safety, and begin
development of a rapid-transit system;
,19D.U, (/JBrefDre, I, Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
proclaim Friday,October 10,2003,as
PUT THE BRAKES ON FATALITIES DAY
In the City of Ocoee, Florida and call upon all citizens t help save lives by practicing
safe driving behaviors, by VOTING YES on Mobility 20/20, the Orange County
Transportation Initiative on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, and by spreading these important
messages throughout our community.
31N WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Ocoee,Florida to be affixed at Ocoee,Florida,this 16`"day of September 2003.
S.Scott Vandergrift,Mayor
Supported by and attested to by Ocoee City Commissioners
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Danny Howell,Commissioner District 1 6iC Scott Anderson,Commissioner District 2
Rusty Johnson,Commission District 3 ' Nancy Parker,Commissioner District 4
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