HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007 (04) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2 - 6, 2007 AS "WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK"
IN ST. CROIX COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO.4 Cabot
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, in 1999 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) partnered with the American Association of
State Highway and Traffic Officials (AASHTO) to create the National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
campaign, held annually in April prior to the construction season in much of the nation; and
WHEREAS, in a typical year over one thousand people are killed in work zones nationwide, either as drivers,
passengers, or pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, in the past few years Wisconsin work zones have averaged approximately 1,200 accidents annually
with an average of 15 fatalities per year; and
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WHEREAS, through their enforcement activities and other participation, the St. Croix County Sheriff's
Department, Wisconsin State Patrol and St. Croix County Highway Department worked to make "Work Zone
Safety Awareness Week" a success; and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff's Department is committed once again in 2007 to conduct enforcement activities and
work jointly with the Highway Department to make "Work Zone Safety Awareness Week" a success; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration has designated April 2 2007 though April 6"', 2007 as
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that April 2 - 6, 2007 be
designated "Work Zone Safety Awareness Week" in St. Croix County.
Offered by the Transportation Committee on March 8, 2007
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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This Resolution was adopted the St. Croix County
Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on 3 7 - 07 Board of Supervisors on l i t' c;16 d60
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Greg Til erman, Corporation Counsel Cin y Campbell, t;ot}nty Clerk