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RESOLUTION NUMBER .:l:t 0,:1 _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CONGRESS OF
THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS TIME.
WHEREAS, a high percentage of automobile accidents occur at dusk, the
normal driving time home from work; and
WHEREAS, the exposure to crimes of workers returning home from work is
increased at the end of the daylight hours; and
WHEREAS, there is increasing environmental concern associated with energy-
generating sources in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the change from standard time to daylight savings time back to
standard time causes confusion nationally among the media, the
public transportation systems, and the work schedules in
business and industry; and
WHEREAS, there is a universal need for more recreation and health-
building time; and
WHEREAS,
the Congress of the United States has before it proposed legislation
introduced by Congressman Craig Hosmer (H.R. 2337 and H.R. 2338)
which if enacted would provide for year-round daylight savings time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach,
California, respectfully requests and urges that the Congress of the United
States adopt legislation which would provide year-round daylight savings time
in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is instructed 'to send copies of
this Resolution to Congressman Craig Hosmer, the League of California Cities
and the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City CounciJ,of the City of S
California, at a meeting thereof held on the" ~~4fday of
1973, by the following~ote: ~
AYES: Councilmen~l~ &uj-",-~~tle...J
NOES: Councilmen 'h..?71....t/
ABSENT: Councilmen ~
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