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FF,_ I BOOK 96 FAGS 699 P. Proclamation - Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 1994 Florida recorded its first increase in the number of people killed in alcohol- related traffic crashes since 1988; and WHEREAS, the number of people reported injured during 1994 in alcohol-related traffic crashes also increased from the previous year, and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers from the Indian River County Sheriffs Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Marine Patrol, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida Office of Motor Carrier Compliance and local police departments throughout the county have exhibited leadership in protecting the public from the drunk drivers; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services are providing assistance in the development of community-based traffic safety programs with impaired driving emphasis; and WHEREAS, citizen advocacy groups, including MADD, SADD, RID and BACCHUS, are continuing their efforts to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence in Florida; and WHEREAS, the use of alcohol and drugs while operating motor vehicles and boats can best be combatted by local communities and an informed citizenry that understands the dangers of operating motor vehicles and boats while impaired: NOW, TMIEFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of December, 1995 be designated as DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH in Indian River County, and the Board urges all citizens to become more cognizant of the dangers associated with impaired driving and to support the fight against driving while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs on Florida's highways and waterways. Dated this 28 day of November, 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVIISSIONERS INDIAN RpeER COUNTY, FLORIDA R NOVEMBER 28, 1995 i 8