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RESOLUTION NO. 138 -118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH COMMENDING THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE (UCI)
FOR THEIR "SAFERIDES" PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, alcohol - related traffic accidents resulted in
2,105 deaths in 1986 in Orange Country, and 34% of these involved
intoxicated drivers of college age; and
WHEREAS, the Associated Students of UCI, representing over
11,000 students, realized they were in a unique position to
provide leadership in alleviating this growing problem; and
WHEREAS, the Associated Students of UCI, of their own
initiative, began an alcohol awareness and responsible drinking
campaign, the focal point of which is the "Saferides" program; and
WHEREAS, ASUCI Saferides, begun in 1985, provides a free
ride home for any UCI student who has been drinking, and serviced
a total of 455 students in 1987, 238 of which were from Newport
Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach gives this endorsement of support to the
Associated Students of UCI in recognition of their achievements in
providing a tangible solution to a major problem affecting their
fellow students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as the problem of driving
under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants is a community
problem, we commend the Associated Students of UCI for their civic
mindedness in carrying out the Saferides program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to
transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Associated
Students at UCI, along with the gratitude of the citizens of
Newport Beach.
ADOPTED this 28th day of November, 1988.
Awey Q ,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk