National Safe Boating WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
WHEREAS, on average, 650 people die each year in boating -related accidents in the U.S., and
approximately three-fourths of these fatalities are caused by drowning; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error or poor judgement and not
by the boat, equipment, or environmental factors; and
WHEREAS, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive
today had they worn their life jackets; and
WHEREAS, today's life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive, and more wearable than styles
in years past; and
WHEREAS, recent tragic errors in our area have focused our attention on boating safety; and
WHEREAS, knowledge and skills are important in reducing human error and improving judgement; and
WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life-saving tips for
recreational boaters so that they can remain safe while having an enjoyable experience out on the
water.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David B. Norris, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe
Boating Campaign. By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida, I hereby proclaim May 21-27, 2016, as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida. I
urge all those who boat to Wear it! and practice safe boating habits.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of North Palm
Beach to be affixed this 12th day of May, 2016.