HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 06- December 2006 as Drunk and Drugged Driving 3D Prevention MonthProclamation of December 2006 as
Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
WHEREAS, the December holiday season is traditionally one of the most deadly times of
the year for alcohol -impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in
December 2005, 1,201 people across America were killed in highway crashes involving a
driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC level of .01 or higher. Of these crashes, 1,033
involved a driver with an illegal BAC level of .08 or above.
WHEREAS, for thousands of families across the nation, the December holidays are a sad
time to remember loved ones they lost to an impaired driver during a previous holiday season;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1981 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
sponsored the "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" national crackdown to combat this social and
criminal national priority; and
WHEREAS, despite increased public awareness, impaired driving remains a major concern
in Gallatin County, the community joins as a partner in the effort to make our roads and
streets safer;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
do hereby proclaim December 2006 as Drunk and Drugged Driving (31)) Prevention Month
in Gallatin County. We do hereby call upon all citizens, government agencies, business
leaders, hospitals and health care providers, schools, and public and private institutions in
Gallatin County to promote awareness of the impaired driving problem, to support programs
and policies to reduce the incidence of unpaired driving, to promote safer and healthier
behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, this December holiday season and
thr ughout the year.
KAAREN JACO N STEVEN KIRCHHOFF
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