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<br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br />t(CfJ1-1 fa <br /> <br />**** <br /> <br />WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and suffering to the <br />citizens of this community; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency response resources are <br />significantly impacted by injuries of traffic crashes; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, research shows that speed shows is a causative factor in many traffic <br />crashes; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics have shown <br />that reducing speed limit violators prevents crashes, saves lives and reduces non-fatal <br />injuries while resulting in economic savings to society; <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Speed STEP includes public education and intensified law enforcement <br />to get the community to comply with speed limits; <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City <br />Manager to execute all documents for the Speed STEP Grant for October 1, 2007 through <br />September 30,2008; joining public and private sector leaders across Texas supporting the <br />campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide by speed limits, to protect <br />life and the quality of life in this community. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br />v1rftl:flrl/~ <br /> <br />City Secretary <br /> <br />~=V~ <br /> <br />Mayor, City of La Porte <br /> <br />