HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 30-84 06/05/1984
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RESOLUTION NO.
30-84
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1673
WHEREAS, in 1983, there were 43,000 motor vehicle deaths
in the United States, and
WHEREAS, according to National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration studies, 14,000 to 18,000 lìves could be
saved annually if all car occupants used safety belts
at all times, and,
WHEREAS, Senate Bill number 1673 was introduced to the
83rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois on April
10,1984 which would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to
require the driver and front seat passengers of a motor
vehicle to wear safety seat belts while the vehicle is in
operation unless qualifying under certain exemptions, and
establìshes fìnes of up to $25 for noncompliance, and
I WHEREAS, an ìdentical bill has been passed by the Illinois
House,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
, SECTION
I Village
support
to pass
ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
of Mount Prospect do hereby express our strong
for Senate Bìll 1673, and do call upon the Legislators
the proposed legislation on behalf of all residents.
SECTION TWO: That a certified copy of this Resolution shall
be forwarded to Senator Chew.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and approval in the
manner provided by law.
I NAYS:
AYES: ARTH~R, VAN GEEM, WATTENBERG, KRAUSE
FLOROS,MURAUSKIS
ABSENT :'JONE
ABSTAIN: FARLEY
PASSED and APPROVED this
5th day of
June
,1984
ATTEST:
L~ y b~
I Village Clerk