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Xatlonaf Beach Safety Week
June 3 - 9, 2013
WHEREAS, the beautiful coastal and inland beaches of
Southern California represent a world renowned recreational
resource; and
WHEREAS, Seal Beach residents and visitors alike are drawn
to these beaches by the millions each year for water and beach
activities; and
WHEREAS, the aquatic environment has dangers that can be
effectively managed through public awareness and the
vigilance of professional lifeguards; and
WHEREAS, an annual reminder of the joys and hazards
associated with the aquatic environment are appropriate at the
commencement of the busy summer beach season; and
0- WHEREAS, Seal Beach residents and visitors alike must
0- remember to Never Swim Alone, Always Swim Near a
Lifeguard, Never Drink Alcohol Before Swimming, Respect the
Power of the Surf, and Learn to Swim.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED that the City of
Seal Beach does hereby recognize June 3-9, 2013 as:
"National Beach Safety Week"
and urge all residents to enjoy themselves at the beach this
2e- year, while taking appropriate measures to protect themselves
and their children.
21- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the
seal of the City of Seal Beach this twenty-ninth day of May in
the Year Two Thousand Thirteen.
Gary A. Miller, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Ellery A. Deaton
City Council Members:
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Michael P. Levitt
Gordon A. Shanks
David W. Sloan
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Orange County Fire Authority
2013
DR 0 WAffNG PREVENTION S UMMER
WHEREAS, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in Orange
County for children under the age of five and is a county-wide crisis
requiring everyone's help; and
WHEREAS, fatal and non-fatal drowning is a silent event occurring in as
little as two inches of water, including swimming pools, spas, lakes, the
ocean and any body of water; and
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's drowning prevention campaign "The
ABC's of Water Safety" provides in depth information on what residents
can do to prevent child drownings; and
WHEREAS, the initiatives set forth in Children's Hospital of Orange
County's "3 Tragic Seconds" Program should increase public awareness
regarding proper procedures to prevent this needless tragedy; and
WHEREAS, the period of May 27th (Memorial Day) through September
2nd (Labor Day) when the highest percentage of drownings take place
has been designated as "Drowning Prevention Summer;" and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of Seal Beach City
Council recognize Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013 as:
"Drowning Prevention Summer"
and encouraging all residents and businesses to become partners in
preparedness by increasing their knowledge of proper safety measures to
follow in preventing unnecessary drownings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the
City of Seal Beach this twenty-ninth day of May in the Year Two
Thousand Thirteen.
Gary A. Mtler, "Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern: Ellery A. Deaton
City Council Members:
Michael P.Levitt
Gordon A. Shanks
David W. Sloan