HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Mayor's Report 12/01/2015RESOL UTIONNO.
A RESOL UTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WHEREAS, the holiday season has arrived, and it is the time of the year when, as individuals
and as a community, we reflect on our relationships with others, the goodwill that is shared, and
all that remains to be done to create a peaceful and safe world for all; and
WHEREAS, such a solemn, but joyous, time should include exchanges of concern, care, and
love among all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do
extend to the citizens of Mount Prospect our sincere wishes for a joyous holiday season, and on
behalf of our entire community, we extend to everyone a resolution of good faith and kindness so
that there may be peace on this earth.
SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Passed and approved this I sr day of December 2015
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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"NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING (3D)
PREVENTION MONTH"
DECEMBER 2015
WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes killed 924 people in Illinois during 2014; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of those deaths involved a driver impaired by alcohol and/or
drugs; and
WHEREAS, the December holiday season is traditionally one of the most deadly
times of the year for impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, for thousands of families across the state and nation, holidays are a
time to remember loved ones lost; and
WHEREAS, organizations across the state and the nation are joined with the Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over and other campaigns that foster public awareness of the
dangers of impaired driving and anti -impaired driving law enforcement efforts;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is proud to partner with the Illinois
Department of Transportation's Division of Traffic Safety and advocacy groups in
the effort to make our roads and streets safer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby proclaim December 2015 as
"Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and do hereby call upon all citizens, government
agencies, business leaders, hospitals and other health care providers, schools and
public and private institutions to promote awareness of the impaired driving
problem, to support programs and policies to reduce the incidence of impaired
driving and to promote safer and healthier behaviors regarding the use of alcohol
and other drugs, this December holiday season and throughout the year.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 1st day of December, 2015