2011-0294
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Proclamation: "National Child Passenger Safety Week" and "National Seat Check Saturday"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, children are our country's most precious resource. As parents and caregivers it is our responsibility to keep America's children safe; and,
WHEREAS, every year, thousands of children are tragically injured or killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes. For children age 3 and older, it is the leading cause of death. It is hard to overstate the toll this takes on families. Together we can put an end to this; and,
WHEREAS, today, all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and our Territories have laws requiring the use of child safety seats and seat belts for children traveling in motor vehicles. These laws were enacted because of the tremendous safety benefits they provide; and,
WHEREAS, we know that child safety seats help save lives and reduce injuries. We also know that they are most effective when installed and used correctly. Sadly, nearly three out of every four child safety seats are not used properly. Starting now, working together, we must join forces to prevent these deaths and injuries; and,
WHEREAS, that is why St. Charles Parish is committed to working closely with our partners and safety advocates to help reduce the number of young lives lost on our roadways. Our goal is to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly install and use child safety seats; and,
WHEREAS, during Child Passenger Safety Week, there will be hundreds of free child safety seat inspection stations set up across the country; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish encourages all parents and caregivers to take advantage of this service and ensure that their children are getting the very best protection. To locate an inspection station in your area, please go to www.nhtsa.gov
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PRO...
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