WHEREAS, the purpose of this week is to increase public awareness of the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walkways; and
WHEREAS, the goal of this week is to reduce avoidable accidents through the distribution of general education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, the elevator industry greatly contributes to the quality of day-to-day operations of public life; and
WHEREAS, elevators and escalators can improve accessibility for a wide range of people, including the elderly and individuals with short- and long-term disabilities; and
WHEREAS, this endeavor is worthy of support and cooperation to benefit the public as well as the dedicated professionals of the short-range vertical transportation industry;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim November 14-20, 2021, as “NATIONAL ELEVATOR ESCALATOR SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.