R-79-16RESOLUTION NO. R -79 -16
WHEREAS, at present there is no radar system that gives us
adequate advance warning of a. tornado; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Bureau has a tested and proven
Doppler Radar System available which gives advance warning of at
least twenty -two minutes of oncoming tornados; and
WHEREAS, this advance warning system is definitely needed
in our geographic location (tornado alley) in order to save lives:
and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Deerfield
are most aware of the severe danger presented to our community by
threat of tornados,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, hereby urge our congressmen to authorize the expenditure
of funds (approximately $1,000,000) so that the National Weather
Bureau can build this Doppler Radar Warning System for the Chicago
Metropolitan Area.
AYES: Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PASSED this 5th day of
November
A.D., 1979
APPROVED this 5th day of November A.D. , 1979
ILLAGE P.RESIDEN
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK (Deputy)