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    I I R O C L A M A T I 0 H V WHEREAS, the rapid growth of the City of Las Vegas has created an excessive draw on the water facilities because of the excessive use of water and It appears there may be a critical water shortage in the City of Lae Vegas unless steps are taken to alleviate the same; and WHEREAS, the continued growth and prosperity of this City depends on an adequate water supply and conservation of the existing s^ply of water; and WHEREAS, the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Las Vegas Land and Water Company are in the process of drilling new wells for the furnishing of an additional supply of water until such time as Lake Head water can be made available; and WHEREAS, tills additional source of water will not be available to the residents of Las Vegas for some time; and WHEREAS, the continued excessive us© of water may cause a serious health menace and the possibility of disaster by fire; and WHEREAS, the Board of City Commissioners believe that the civic pride of the citizens of La® Vegas will make voluntary conservation measures effective and such measures will result in alleviating the present water shortage; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners feel that the use of water in accordance with the schedule set forth below la uniform; and a fair and impartial conservation method, HOW, THEREFORE, I, REED WHIPPLE, Mayor Pro Tea, do here­by proclaim that the watering of lawns, trees, gardens and the use of water for other agricultural purposes by home owners in Las ?vVi1I I . I