Backup Documents 07/28/2009 Item # 4C
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, red-light running is dangerous and a costly national problem and is the leading
cause of urban crashes according to the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety,' and:
WHEREAS, in 2006, crashes that involved red-light running killed almost 900 people and
injured an estimated J 44,000,' and,
WHEREAS, approximately half of the deaths in red-light running crashes are pedestrians
and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red-light runners,' and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to protecting the safety, public health, and
welfare of residents and will observe National Stop on Red Week 2009.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that August 2 - 8, 2009, be designated as
STOP ON RED WEEK
In our community and encourtJge all residents to promote a safe driving environment by
stopping at all red lights.
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of July, 2(X)9.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA FIA A, CHAIRMAN
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