HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 12/02/2008
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDA Y 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 PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The President 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 2nd day of December 2008
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING (3D)
PREVENTION MONTH"
DECEMBER 2008
WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes killed 1,248 people in Illinois during 2007; and
WHEREAS, 434 of those deaths involved a driver impaired by alcohol; 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 nation are joined with the You
Drink & Drive. You Lose 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 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
2008 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 2nd day of December 2008