HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 72-X tIESOLUTION NO. :72-.X
WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of year in which
we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward
~[en"; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletime fellowship is often
marred by the irony of our citizens going out on the public highways
to injure or destroy their fellow men in senseless traffic accidents,
thereby turning a time of joy and happiness into one of heart-break and
despair; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Safety Cou.ncil reminds us that
more fatal traffic accidents, including more pedestrian cleattic, happen
each Christmas Eve than at any other comparable time of the year, with
darkness, speed, alcohol and pedestrian errors the causes of the birth
toll; and
WHEREAS, this year many persons will have a three-day holiday both
at Christmas and New Year's, the Safety Council fears the season~s
hi.ghway toll may reackm an all-time high unless drivers and pedestr'ians
take extra precaution; and
WHEREAS, THE Santa Clara County Safety Council is askin,~ all
organizations to eliminate the serving of alcoholic beverages at
traditional office Christmas parties as a practical at, tempt to eliminate
a definite source of death and destruction on the highway;
NOW, THEKEOFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saratoga City Council
fully support the Safety Council program, "For a Happy Holiday, Give ---
In Traffic", and urges all our citizens to do ever.vthing in their power
to avoid accidents during the holiday season; and
BE IT FURTHER ]RESOLVED, that the Saratoga Cit, y Council supports
the program of the Santa Clara County Safety Council and urges all
organizations having parties and celebrations for the Christ. mac season
tc abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so substantia].l~F
to holiday traffic accidents.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga
this 16th day of December , 1959 by the following vote:
AYES: Brazil, Glennon, Jepsen, Rosasco, Langwi!!
NOES: None
ABSENT: None MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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