HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 8/6/02PR 0 CLAMA TION
"SCHOOL'S OPEN- SAFETY WEEK"
AUGUST 25- 31, 2002
WttEREAS, children in the VtTlage 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
sidewalk.* and streets, approaching or waiting at school bus stops, and boarding or
exiting from buses; and
WHEREAS, while the school year is in session, it is extremely important for
Mount Prospect motorists to take extra precautions to drive carefully, and
to observe and follow the rules of the road as they apply to school zones; 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 as important for motorists to respect school safety patrol
members as they perforrn their duties, and adhere to their instructions.
NOW, THEREFORE, L Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect
proclaim August 25-31, 2002 as
"SCHOOL'S OPEN- SAFETY WEEK"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and I encourage all moWrists to make this a safe
year for all students throughout the Village of Mount Prospect and surrounding
communities.
ATTEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
Velma W. Lowe
V~Tlage Clerk
Dated this 6th day of August, 2002.