HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrclmatn - Ntl Safe Boating WeekWhereas, an average of 700 people die each year in boating -
related accidents in the United States, and nearly 70% of these are
fatalities caused by drowning; and
Whereas, the vast majority of these accidents are caused by
human error or poor judgment and not by the boat, equipment, or
environmental factors; and
Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by
drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets;
and
Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more
attractive, and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a
fresh look by today's boating public.
Now, Therefore, I, Cindy Finerty, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim the week of May 22-28, 2010, as
National Safe Boating Week
in the City of Palm Desert in support of the goals of the North American
Safe Boating Campaign. I urge all those who boat to "Boat Smart. Boat
Safe. Wear It." and practice safe boating habits.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED OTEIER 0
/r;1 /27O( /rr /n' - Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
MEETING DATE .- -/ ,3 ,4 c / O have caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm
AYES: Desert, California, to be affixed this 13th day of May,
NOES: 2010.
ABSENT:
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VERIFIED BY. //ri /ra
Original on File with City Clerk's (Mice