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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Adopted this Order on December 9 , 1986 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Proclaiming the Week of December 14-20 , 1986
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week
WHEREAS 2 ,700 persons are killed each year in
alcohol/drug related traffic collisions on California roadways and
an additional 68 , 000 persons are injured in collisions involving
persons who had been drinking; and
WHEREAS these deaths and injuries cost Californians
almost $650 million annually through services provided to victims
and their families; and
WHEREAS 49% of the drivers at fault in fatal accidents
had been drinking; and
WHEREAS a heightened awareness of the problem would
contribute to a change in society' s attitude toward the drunk and
drugged driver and encourage efforts to reduce those needless
deaths and injuries; and
WHEREAS, the holiday season is a particularly
appropriate time to focus attention on this critical problem
because of the increased number of social functions and related
travel; and
WHEREAS all members of the Board of Supervisors fully
support efforts to provide for the health and safety of our
citizens;
Therefore, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the week of
December 14-20 , 1986 is PROCLAIMED "Drunk and Drugged Driving
Awareness Week" in Contra Costa County.
CC: Office of Traffic Safety
County Administrator
Sheriff-Coroner
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an acticn taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: 9&ieaz, q AM4
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of upervisors and County Administrator
By , Deputy