Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the week of November 11-17, 2007, has been declared National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is dedicated to ensuring that elevators and escalators are safe through inspection of new and existing units.
WHEREAS, this inspection program produces outstanding safety results, but it is equally critical for individual Alaskans to practice safe use habits.
WHEREAS, the purpose of this week is to increase public awareness of the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
WHEREAS, the goal of this week is to reduce, through education and awareness, avoidable accidents.
WHEREAS, the elevator industry greatly contributes to the quality of life.
WHEREAS, this endeavor is worthy of support and cooperation to benefit the citizens, the general public, and the short range vertical transportation industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim November 11-17, 2007, as:
Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
in Alaska, and urge all citizens to participate fully in this observance to improve our quality of life.
Dated: October 5, 2007