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Nationaf Oeach Safety Week
June 1 — 7, 2014
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
-a- 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
WHEREAS, Seal Beach residents and visitors alike must 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 -44
Beach does hereby recognize June 1-7, 2014 as: 7
"National Beach SafeT" & Rip 1k
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Current Awareness Week"
and urge all residents to enjoy themselves at the beach this year,
while taking appropriate measures to protect themselves and their
children. --a-
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of
the City of Seal Beach this twenty-seventh day of May in the Year
Two Thousand Fourteen.
-a- 'Ellery X Deaton, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: David W. Sloan
City Council Members:
-a_ Michael P. Levitt
Gary A. Miller
Gordon A. Shanks
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Orange County Fire Authority
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
"Take an Active Stance to Prevent a Tragedy" provides in-depth
information on what residents can do to prevent drowning; 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 26th (Memorial Day) through September
Ist (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 2014 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-seventh day of May in the Year Two
Thousand Fourteen.
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Mayor Pro Tem: David W, Sloan
City Council Members:
Michael P. Levitt
Gary A. Miller
Gordon A. Shanks