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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and suffering to the
citizens of this community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families; and
WHEREAS, the community's health care system and emergency response resources are
significantly impacted by injuries of traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that speed is a causative factor in many traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, failure to obey traffic control devices, signs and signals at intersections
causes many traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics have shown
that reducing speed limit and traffic control violators prevents crashes, saves lives and
reduces non-fatal injuries while resulting in economic savings to society;
WHEREAS, the Speed/Intersection Traffic Control STEP includes public education and
intensified law enforcement to get the community to comply with speed limits and traffic
control devices, signs and signals;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City
Manager to execute all documents for the Speed/ITC STEP Grant for October 1, 2013
through September 30, 2014; joining public and private sector leaders across Texas
supporting the campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide by traffic
laws, to protect life and the quality of life in this community.
Signed by:
Autho zed fficial
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City Secretary