HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 - Proclamation - National Water Safety Month - 5/18/2021)STA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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National Water Safety Month
WHEREAS, swimming and aquatic- related activities promote good physical and mental health and
enhance the quality of life for all people; and
WHEREAS, communicating, teaching, learning and practicing water safety can help accidental
drownings and recreational water- related injuries; and
WHEREAS, water safety practices include taking swimming lessons, having a buddy system; supervising
children; following posted rules; using life jackets, especially for young children or inexperienced
swimmers; swimming in designated areas supervised by lifeguards; and using appropriate safety
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the recreational water industry, as represented by the organization in the National Water
Safety Month Coalition, contribute toward safety for the public with the development of safe swimming
facilities, home pools and spas; educational and aquatic programs, public service announcements; and
distribution of resources on water safety; and
WHEREAS, it is important that families and individuals of all ages reinforce and abide by water safety
rules at private pools, public swimming facilities, or waterparks; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim May 2021
as Water Safety Month in the City of Costa Mesa, and I encourage all Costa Mesa residents to put
safety and awareness first and always being water- aware, and having every member of your family to
be water competent.
DATED this 181h of May, 2021.
John B. Oephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa