Resolution 468-1987
Monroe County Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 468-1987
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER
13-19, 1987, AS DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
AWARENESS WEEK IN MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or
controlled substances contributes significantly to fatalities and
injuries each year on Monroe County's highways; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is providing assistance to
local governments in the development of community-based traffic
safety programs with DUI emphasis; and
WHEREAS, citizen advocacy groups, such as Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD),
Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID), and Boost Alcohol Consciousness
Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) are
increasing their efforts to reduce the incidence of driving under
the influence in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and County Commission of Monroe County,
Florida, heartily endorse such purposes in this County; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that each citizen become more
keenly aware of and knowledgeable concerning the problem of
driving under the influence and the penalties that are imposed
under Florida's DUI law; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the week of December 13-19, 1987,
shall be designated as:
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK
in Monroe County, and all citizens are urged to become more
cognizant of the intoxicated driver problem and to support
efforts within the County to reduce the incidence of driving
under the influence.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 15th day of December, 1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
BY:
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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