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    the rapid growth of the Oity of Lae Vegas has ero&ted an excessive draw m the water facilities because of the excessive nee of water and It appears there may tee a critical water shortage in the Oity of La* Vegas unlees steps are taken to alleviate the sane; ant VH&RKA&* the continued, growth and prosperity of this City depends ©a an adequate vat or supply and conservation of the existing supply of water; and WHBRX1S* the Lae Vegas Valley fetor District and the Las Vog&s Land and Water Company ars in the process of drilling new wells for the furnishing of an additional supply of water until such tine m Lake Head water can. he aads available; and *881116$ this additional scores of water will not be available to the residents of Las Vegas for mme tine; and WHgR£A8t the continued excessive use o f water nay cause a serious health menace and the possibility of disaster by fire; and WMEEMS, the Board of City Commies toners believe that the olvic pride of the ©it!sens of Las Vegas will make voluntary conservation measures effective and such measure! will result in alleviating the present water shortage; and WHlRE&S, the Board of Commissioners feel that the use of water in accordance with the schedule set forth below is uniform; and a fair and Impartial conservation Method, u m t 7KEROPORS, I, REED WHIPPLE, Mayor Fro T«b 9 do here­by proclaim that the watering of lawns, trees, gardens and the use of water for other agricultural purposes by home owners in Las