Title
Proclamation supporting the "Brake for Bela" safety campaign.
Body
Summary and Background Information:
In the summer of 2009, Denver-metropolitan-area resident Kristi Estes' 5-year-old daughter Bela was struck by a car while playing with neighborhood friends near the street in front of her house. Although she survived the accident, Bela sustained significant injuries to her face and body, as well as emotional trauma that was difficult to overcome.
Bela's mother works as a public relations associate at Communication Infrastructure Group (CIG) and the CIG team decided to launch a grassroots driving awareness campaign called "Brake for Bela" to give back to the community and remind the public to both drive and play safe in neighborhoods, especially during the summer months.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Brian McBroom
Staff Member Presenting: Brian McBroom
Financial Impact: $N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Proclamation as presented.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve Proclamation 14-13, hereby recognizing the "Brake for Bela" summer safe neighborhood driving awareness campaign starting June 1 through August 31, 2014