0112RESOLUTION NO. 112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE`NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
PROGRAM TO 'KEEP CHRISTMAS IN YOUR DRIVING"'
WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks-that'time of year in
which we celebratea holiday dedicated to "Peace on Earth and
Good -Will Toward Men"; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletide fellowship is.
often marred by the irony of our citizens going out on the
public highways to,injure-or destroy their fellow men,in
senseless traffic accidents, thereby turning a time of joy
and happiness into one of heart -break and despair; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter National Safety
Council reminds us that more fatal traffic accidents, including
.more, pedestrian deaths, happen each Christmas Eve thanat any
other comparable time of the year, with.darkness, speed, alcohol
and pedestrian errors the causes of the high -toll; and
WHEREAS, this year many persons will havea three-day
holiday both at Christmas and New Year's, the Safety Council
fears the season's highway toll may reach•an all-time high
unless drivers -and pedestrians take extra precaution; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles -Chapter National Safety
Council is asking all organizations to,eliminate the serving
of alcoholic beverages at traditional office Christmas parties
as a practical attempt,to eliminate a definite source of death
and destruction on the highway;
NOW, THEREFORE,,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Rolling Hills fully support the Safety Council
program, "Keep Christmas in Your Driving", and urges all. -our.
citizens to do everything in their power to avoid accidents
during the holiday season; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Rolling Hills supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles
Chapter National Safety Council and urges all-organizat-ions
having parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to
abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so sub-
stantially to holiday traffic accidents.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th'day of December, 1960.
Mayor of the City of Rolling Hills
ATTEST:
City Clerk