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6/5/84 Page -2- <br />I:f there is anything to be learned about <br />the recent tragedy involving a child living <br />in the San Juan development in Boulder, it is <br />when accidents are waiting to happen, there <br />i;s no way to put a price on a child's life <br />o:r safety; and sometimes governments need <br />a;n awful example before they do too little - <br />too late. She would be interested in hear- <br />ing what sorts of solutions are being con- <br />sidered by Council after they have had this <br />opportunity to talk with other interested <br />government bodies about the safe crossing <br />of South Boulder Road. <br />Administrator Wurl stated that later on-on <br />t:he agenda Item 11 F. dealt with this <br />problem and would be discussed by Council <br />at that time. <br />FLAG DAY - MAYOR'S PROCLA- C~ouncilmembers had a copy of the procla- <br />MATION mation and Mayor Meier read it in its en- <br />tirety then presented it to Mrs. Ellie <br />Cabbage. <br />Mayor Meier also stated that when this was <br />brought to his attention and he was re- <br />quested to designate someome to coordinate <br />Flag Day for the City of Louisville, his <br />first thought was Ellie Cabbage who has <br />great respect for our flag and our country. <br />Ellie Cabbage Mrs. Cabbage stated the idea of the "Pause <br />for the Pledge of Allegiance" originated <br />in 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland. Since then <br />the concept has swept across the Country <br />in a grass roots movement supported by a <br />broad spectrum of individuals, organiza- <br />tions, and businesses. The concept of the <br />"Pause for the Pledge" on Flag Day is that <br />Americans all across the Country will pause <br />for a moment on June 14th at 5:00 P.M. M.D.T. <br />t.o say simultaneously the thirty-one words <br />of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. <br />Z'he effect of this simple ceremony is a <br />stimulating experience at home and a sign <br />of unity abroad. In 1983 results of the <br />"Pause for the Pledge" were summarized. <br />'T'hey indicated that more flags were being <br />flown regularly on homes and buildings <br />and were generally displayed more widely <br />than the 3 previous years. Patriotism <br />i.s once again being expressed openly and <br />~>roudly. Flag Day is recognized as the <br />connecting link between two other patriotic <br />