Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: The month of June, 2004 is designated as “National Safety Month” by the National Safety Council; and
WHEREAS: The theme for this year’s campaign is “Crash-Free June.”; and
WHEREAS: The National Safety Council reports that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury death in America and of injury death at work, and estimates that driver behavior contributes to ninety percent of all motor vehicle crashes; and
WHEREAS: The Administrative Services Department Division of Risk Management, along with other City Departments, will recognize vehicle and other safety awareness issues in the Month of June and throughout the year; and
WHEREAS: The City of Lawrence is committed to initiatives that will contribute to providing a safe community and a safe work environment for its employees. Practicing safe driving behaviors demonstrates our commitment to providing excellent City services to the Lawrence community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Rundle, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2004, to be
June 8, 2004