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
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BY
WILLIA'A G. COLLINS II
ASST. COUNTY ATTORNEY