PRO 2003-05TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2003 - 05
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE WEEK OF MAY 19 — JUNE 1, 2003,
SUPPORTING THE "CLICK IT OR TICKET TEXAS" CAMPAIGN AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN BY
BUCKLING UP THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN TO PROTECT LIFE
AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TROPHY CLUB AND IN SURROUNDING
COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and
suffering to the citizens of this community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to
families; and
WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency
response resources are significantly impacted by injuries of traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that using safety belts and child safety
seats is still the single -most effective way to reduce injuries and save lives in
traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, one -in -five drivers and passengers in Texas still do not
buckle up; and
WHEREAS, research shows that when a driver is unbuckled, 70
percent of the time the children in that vehicle are also unbuckled; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
estimates that when safety belt use in Texas reaches 81 percent, each year 100
lives will be saved, 2,344 nonfatal injuries will be prevented, and $280 million
in economic savings to society will result; and
WHEREAS, the "Click It or Ticket Texas" campaign includes
intensified law enforcement and public education to get everyone in the
community into the safety belt habit:
NOW, THEREFORE, I,SCOTT SMITH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, BY THE POWER
VESTED IN ME AS MAYOR OF TROPHY CLUB, THEREFORE PROCLAIM
TO JOIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS ACROSS TEXAS IN
SUPPORTING THE "CLICK IT OR TICKET TEXAS" CAMPAIGN AND THAT
THIS PROCLAMATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS
DATE OF PASSAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW; AND IT IS SO
PROCLAIMED.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Tro by Club, Texas,
this 5th day of May, 2003.
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Mayor
own of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST:
Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, exas
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