SEPTEMBER 23–29, 2018

WHEREAS, Public – Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’  awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; and

WHEREAS, Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness; and

WHEREAS, CN has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and present injuries in communities, including our municipality.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Keith Hobbs, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay do hereby proclaim Public –Rail Safety Week in the City of Thunder Bay.

KEITH HOBBS,

MAYOR

City of Thunder Bay