File #: 12759    Version: 0 Name: Cradle Initiative - Safe Driving Month.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/7/1999 In control: Clerk of the County Legislature
On agenda: Final action: 6/7/1999
Title: A RESOLUTION supporting The Cradle Initiative, and declaring June 1-30 as Safe Driving Month in Jackson County, Missouri.
Sponsors: Lisa White Hardwick
Indexes: 99 COURTESY RESOLOUTIONS, Safe Driving Month
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI Title A RESOLUTION supporting The Cradle Initiative, and declaring June 1-30 as Safe Driving Month in Jackson County, Missouri. Intro RESOLUTION 12759, June 7, 1999 INTRODUCED BY Lisa White Hardwick, County Legislator Body WHEREAS, in his efforts to promote safer driving, Sellie Truitt created a small plastic device, known as "The Cradle," which allows for the elevation of items hanging from a rear-view mirror; and, WHEREAS, this amazing invention has the potential of saving lives or injuries caused by an accident due to hanging items blocking the view of the driver; and, WHEREAS, tags issued to handicapped drivers, car fresheners, dice, and baby shoes, are such items that can be easily placed in The Cradle; and, WHEREAS, during the month of June safety awareness is being observed, and The Cradle will be passed out by local businesses to its customers in hopes of promoting the storage of hanging items by handicapped and other drivers who display these tags; and, WHEREAS, Safety Awareness Month (SAM), sponsored by Mid-Southeast Communities United, is intended to be held as an annual event to promote safe driving among handicapped individuals and others who display hanging items; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature supports The Cradle Initiative, and declares June 1-30 as Safe Driving Month in Jackson County, Missouri. Attorney Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature. APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ ______________________________ County Counselor Certificate of Passage I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #12759 of June 7, 1999 was duly passed on _________June 7_____________, 1999 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows: Yeas _______8________ Nays ______0________ Abstaining ____0_____ Absent ____1________ ________________________ ____________________________ Date Mary Jo Brogoto Clerk of Legislature