The week of May 11-18 has been declared Teen Safe Driving Week by the Village of Manito, Illinois.
WHEREAS, The Village of Manito and the Midwest Central Communities are concerned about Teen Driving and the Safety of our Youth; and
WHEREAS, Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities; and
WHEREAS, The Midwest Central High School IPASS Program, a teen-led, program dedicated to reducing driving-related teen deaths and injuries in the state of Illinois and the nation by working locally, statewide and nationally to inform teens about the human costs of traffic crashes and to promote safe driving practices for all drivers; and
WHEREAS, Teen Safe Driving Week is a safe driving campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of driving safely, wearing seat belts, avoiding distractions, and the dangers of driving impaired ; and
WHEREAS, This year’s campaign focuses on the positive actions that each driver can take to ensure their safety and the safety of others; and
WHEREAS, The most dangerous part of the year for teen drivers is summer because they are spending more time on the road, it’s increasingly important for drivers to be fully prepared when they get behind the wheel; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Sondag, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the week of May 11-18- 2000 as TEEN SAFE DRIVING WEEK and call upon all community members to join in this lifesaving observance and encourage teens to drive safe, drive smart and to wear their seat belts.
IPASS Community Leader - Tim Sondag, Mayor, Manito, Illinois
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