TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 24-30 AS RAIL SAFETY WEEK
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Branson
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 24-30 AS RAIL SAFETY WEEK
WHEREAS, the Guilford County is a supporter of highway-rail grade crossing and pedestrian safety programs; and
WHEREAS, collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could be prevented by increased public awareness of the dangers at crossings and around railroad property and of the appropriate safety laws; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina Operation Lifesaver is the foremost public information and education program dedicated to preventing highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian/railroad trespass incidents; and
WHEREAS, during the week of September 24 through 30, 2017, and throughout the year, all citizens are encouraged to observe added caution as motorists or pedestrians near tracks or trains; and
WHEREAS, this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian/railroad incidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeff Phillips, Chair of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners and on behalf of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim September 24 through 30, 2017 as
“RAIL SAFETY WEEK”
in Guilford County, North Carolina.
This the 21st day of September, 2017.
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Jeff Phillips, Chair
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve Resolution Recognizing September 24-30 as Rail Safety Week.
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