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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-034RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 34 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 94, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME DRIVERS." WiiFREASt A1C0hOliSfi is a chronic, progressive and potentially fatal disease and is one of the most serious public health problems in the United States today; and WHEREAS, Alcohol abuse accounts for approximately 98,000 deaths annually, many of these deaths are from alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents; and WHEREAS, Drug abuse is a growing problem which has moved into mainstream America, taking root in the machine that drives our country; and WHEREAS, the problem of substance abuse has become much more complex and the economic consequences of the problem are staggering; and WHEREAS, the purpose of a DUI School is to provide students with salient information and data pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse and its effect on individuals; and WHEREAS, in a DUI course, emphasis is given to the relationship of the use of alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances, and it is hoped the educational experience will be informative and enable each student to reach the conclusion that they will never drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the County Commission hereby supports Senate Bill 94, creating Florida Statute 322.095, which would require a Substance Abuse Education Program for First -Time Drivers. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Eggert and seconded by Commissioner Bird and being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Nay The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution No. 89-34 duly passed and adopted this 4th day of April, 1989. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY �2, � �rCha�irman� ATTEST: Gary Whee BY =AND APPROVED AS TO FORM J re B�a/Dton, Clerk LEGAL SUFFICIENCYI 6j­� (200"-7 BY WILLIA'A G. COLLINS II ASST. COUNTY ATTORNEY