HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 12031991 - 91-772 -7 2—
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on nPrPmhPr 'A . I AAS , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder , McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Designated Driver Program RESOLUTION NO: 91/772
WHEREAS, alcohol related traffic accidents kill about 24,000 Americans every year and
seriously injure more than 560,000 others; and
WHEREAS, in California each year between 325,000 and 350,000 people who THINK they
are sober are arrested for driving under the influence; and
WHEREAS, Designated Drivers are neededto ensurethat only soberdrivers get behindthe
wheel of a motor vehicle; and
WHEREAS,they dothis by being the person in agroup who abstainsfrom drinking alcoholic
beverages and agrees to drive the others safely to their destination; and
WHEREAS, friends can take turns being Designated Drivers, or they can recruit a non-
drinker; and
WHEREAS, Designated Drivers WILL prevent collisions and save lives; and
WHEREAS,whether at home orat office parties,on winerytours or in bars and restaurants,
there are advantages to being a Designated Driver;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Contra Costa does hereby support the Designated Driver Program, and encourages its
restaurant/bar owners to participate in the implementation of the Designated Driver
Program by providing non-alcoholic beverages to the non-drinking member of the group at
no charge and also encourage citizens to participate in the Designated Driver Program by
not drinking and driving, but rather coordinate one member of your group to act as the
Designated Driver and refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages in an effort to reduce
deaths and injuries on our roadways.
hereby certify tnat tnis is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and enteted on the minutes of the
Board of Supervi rs on the dal shown.
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ATTESTED:
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Original: Sheriff-Coroner PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
cc: Health Services Department of,Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy
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