HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 12/5/06
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WHEREA.S, 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 worldfor 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.
A YES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Passed and approved this 5th day of December 2006
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL DRUNKAND DRUGGED DRIVING (3D)
PREVENTION MONTH"
DECEMBER 2006
WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes killed 1,361 people in lIIinos during 2005; and
WHEREAS, 43 percent of those deaths were in alcohol related crashes; and
WHEREAS, the December holiday season is traditionally one of the most deadly
times of the year for alcohol-impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, for thousands of families across the state and nation, these holidays are
a sad time to remember loved ones they lost to an impaired driver during a previous
holiday season; and
WHEREAS, organizations across the state and nation are joined with the You Drink
& Drive. You Lose. and other campaigns which foster public awareness of the
dangers of DUI and law enforcement initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is proud to partner with the Illinois
Department of Transportation and other traffic safety groups in that effort to make
our roads and streets safer;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Irvana K. Wilks, do hereby proclaim December 2006
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 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, to promote safer
and healthier behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, this December
holiday season and throughout the year.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 5th day of December 2006