NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION 2021
WHEREAS the mission of the Lifesaving Society Canada is to prevent drowning throughout this great country, and even one drowning in Alberta is one too many; and
WHEREAS most drownings are preventable in a Water Smart community, and only through Water Smart education and a healthy respect for the potential danger that any body of water may present can we genuinely enjoy the beauty and recreation opportunities offered by these bodies of water; and
WHEREAS the Lifesaving Society urges Canadians and residents of the Summer Village of Island Lake South to supervise children who are in and around the water, to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities, and to always wear a lifejacket when boating; and
WHEREAS the Lifesaving Society Canada has declared July 18th-24th, 2021 National Drowning Prevention Week to focus on the drowning problem and the hundreds of lives that could be saved this year.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Summer Village Council do hereby proclaim July 18th – 24th, 2021 NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK in the Summer Village of Island Lake South and do commend its thoughtful recognition to all citizens of our Summer Village.