HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.3 PROCLAMATION: School's Open - Safety Week August 17-21, 2026
PROCLAMATION
“SCHOOL’S OPEN - SAFETY WEEK”
AUGUST 17 - 21, 2026
WHEREAS, children in the Village of Mount Prospect and all across the
state and nation are beginning a new school year; and
WHEREAS, students will be walking or biking to school in neighborhoods
on sidewalks and streets, approaching or waiting at school bus stops, and
boarding or exiting from buses; and
WHEREAS, while the school year is in session, Mount Prospect motorists
need to take extra precautions to drive carefully, and to observe and
follow the rules of the road as they apply to school zones, including no cell
phone usage; and
WHEREAS, motorists can help protect children by being especially
careful near schools and in residential areas, being mindful of their speed,
and observing traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, it is equally important for motorists to respect school safety
monitors as they perform their duties and adhere to their instructions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby proclaim August 17 - August 21 as
“SCHOOL’S OPEN – SAFETY WEEK”
In the Village of Mount Prospect, I encourage all motorists to help make
this a safe year for all students throughout the Village of Mount Prospect
and the surrounding communities.
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Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 18th day of August 2026