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<br />'f 03171. <br /> <br />construction of a historical marker. Mrs. Lippincott was present and said that when she <br />was 15 years old she witnessed the crash of B-17 plane that was on a training mission <br />from Kearney. The eight men aboard the plane were killed and she has always wanted <br />to recognize them. She wants to place a historical marker off of the road to recognize <br />this incident. She has contacted the historical society and has the information from <br />them. Dan Hostler stated that the public works department will be able to build a turn-off <br />that will be able to handle a motor home and they will need to install a culvert. Dan <br />stated the cost of the culvert will be about $500.00. The costs to cover the monument <br />will be from donations. Mrs. Lippincott stated that they would like to have a single post <br />marker and they dedication will be on August 17, 2003. They are hoping that some of <br />the relatives will be able to attend. Eriksen stated that he supported the plan and <br />suggested that it be referred to the public works committee. <br /> <br />Jeffries made a motion and Humiston seconded to refer this to the public works <br />committee and come back with the costs and details. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, <br />Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />8 APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH - <br />Eriksen stated that Shirley Terry with the Central District Health Department was present <br />and County Clerk Marla Conley read the resolution for public health month. Eriksen <br />made a motion and Jeffries seconded to approve Resolution #03-013 Proclaiming April <br />as Public Health Month. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and <br />Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />PROCLAMA TION <br /> <br />RESOLUTION PROCLAMING APRIL AS <br />PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH IN GRAND ISLAND-HALL COUNTY <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Nebraskans have achieved almost 30 additional years oflife expectancy <br />since 1900; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, public health efforts are credited with the majority of improvements in our <br />health status and expanded life expectancy; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, public health succeeds by identifying and addressing patterns of disease, <br />illness and injury in populations; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, public health is about ensuring health living and working environments; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, public health measures such as controlling the spread of disease, <br />maintaining safe food and drinking water, and providing maternal and <br />child health services, have prevented countless deaths and improved our <br />quality of life; and <br /> <br />6 <br />