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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 95- Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Decemeber 1995 PROCLAMATION DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH December 1995 * * * * * * * * * * WHEREAS, in 1994, approximately 40,000 Americans were killed in motor vehicle crashes, and of these deaths, almost 16,600 or 41 percent of these fatalities involved alcohol; and WHEREAS, the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities has declined significantly over the last decade, there remains a critical need for continued public education, increased enforcement and tougher laws and penalties for offenders; and WHEREAS, since studies have shown that the country's most at-risk group for driving impaired are young Adult male Drivers aged 21-34, particular attention must be paid to reaching this age group; and WHEREAS, all across this nation, Americans are coming together to "Take a Stand Against Impaired Driving"; federal, state and local government agencies are working along- side private businesses and local communities to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving; and WHEREAS, last year's holiday season marked the first nation "lights on for life Day," when all Americans were asked to drive with their vehicle headlights on throughout the day in remembrance of the thousands of victims of impaired driving; and WHEREAS, throughout December, we ask each citizen to make a conscious effort to ensure a safe and healthy holiday season for everyone by not driving impaired, by being a responsible party host and by intervening when someone you know attempts to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Vincent, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim December 1995 as "DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH" in the City of Bozeman, and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and' private institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools in the City to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies. SEAL IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Bozeman, in the State of Montana, to be affixed at Bozeman, Montana, this 18th day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-five. ~____,.r ..