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.? ? CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 39 By: Mayor O'Grady A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 320 REQUIRING BOOSTER SEATS FOR CHILDREN TOO SMALL FOR SAFETY BELTS. WHEREAS, on September 20, 2007, the 127th General Assembly of the State of Ohio introduced House Bi11320; and WHEREAS, this bill calls for all children under the age of eight or smaller than 4'9" in height to be restrained in a appropriate car seat or booster seat; and WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in Ohio and one of the top causes of non-fatal injuries; and WHEREAS, seat belts, which are designed to fit adults, do not fit young children appropriately and can cause severe injury to soft tissue and organs in the abdominal region, spinal injuries, and head and neck injuries; and WHEREAS, studies in peer-reviewed medical journals have shown that booster seats are effective in reducing the risk of injury in children under eight years old; and WHEREAS, the State of Ohio would receive additional federal funding to promote and distribute booster seats by passing this bill; and WHEREAS, we feel obligated to protect our children from unnecessary harm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the City of North Olmsted, on behalf of its citizens, declare our support for House Bill 320, which would improve the safety of children too big for car seats but too small for safety belts, and urge its passing by members of the Ohio General Assembly. SECTION 2: That a fully attested copy of this resolution shall be sent to Governor Ted Strickland, Speaker of the House Jon Husted, Ohio 16`h District Representative Jennifer Brady, and House Bill 320 sponsor, Assistant Majority Whip Representative Shannon Jones. SECTION 3: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and further for the reason that it is necessary that this Resolution go into effect immediately due to the fact that House Bi11320 is currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly.