HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 23-85RESOLUTION NO. 23-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 15
THROUGH APRIL 20, 1985, AS EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS WEEK.
WHEREAS, California is experiencing a period of increased
seismic activity which is likely to produce more earthquakes of
damaging intensities in the future; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness measures taken before,
during, and after a damaging earthquake can reduce loss of life
and property, ease fears, and lessen the confusion which follows
a tremor; and
WHEREAS, the Government of the State of California has
proclaimed April 15 through April 20, 1985, as earthquake
preparedness week; and
WHEREAS, various governmental agencies, organizations,
schools, groups and private citizens will work to inform and
educate residents about earthquake prevention measures; and
WHEREAS, it is important that earthquake safety information
be studied and observed throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Bakersfield that April 15 through April 20, 1985, is declared to
be Earthquake Preparedness Week in the City of Bakersfield, and all
residents are urged to learn proper safety measures to follow before,
during, and after an earthquake to prevent injuries, loss of life
and property damage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of February
1985, by the following vote:
CITY CL~RK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED this 20th day of February
, 1985
APPROVED as to form:
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