On August 4, 2008, the Lakewood City School District Board of Education unanimously passed the following resolution reaffirming its commitment to “Brake 4 Kids” and Child Safety and Speed Awareness:

WHEREAS, as a pedestrian friendly community with approximately 6,000 public school students, providing our children with a safe environment is one of the most important resources we can provide for our community; and

WHEREAS, the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, the Lakewood Police Department and the Lakewood City School District have collaborated once again and will continue to sponsor and implement the “Brake 4 Kids” tree lawn sign program to raise speed awareness and provide a safe environment for our children and the many pedestrians who use our neighborhood streets; and

WHEREAS, a major goal of our safety enforcement program is education and the ultimate goal of our traffic laws is to obtain voluntary compliance for our citizens. Getting the message out to our residents through this unique Speed Awareness Program will assist everyone in our continuing efforts to make our community a safer place for our children, pedestrians and all of our citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lakewood City Board of Education that this Board and Superintendent do hereby recognize the start of classes each school year through September 30th to be a time of Child Safety and Speed Awareness in the City of Lakewood in support of the efforts put forth by the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, the Lakewood Police Department and the Lakewood City School District.

Board Bylaw 0148 Disclaimer: While Matthew John Markling is a member of the Lakewood City School District Board of Education, his views do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Education or of his colleagues. www.lakewoodschoolboard.com.