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Isabel Manalo, Age 15
THIS STORY IS A TRANSCRIPT OF TESTIMONY GIVEN TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA ON APRIL 13, 2015.
“My name is Isabel Manalo, I am here to speak in favor of this Ordinance. Almost one year ago, on April 25, 2014, my family and I were involved in an accident at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor in Buena Park. My brother, sister, and I were waiting outside the restaurant with my grandma, when a driver, who was pulling into a disabled parking space that was facing the restaurant, lost control of his car and drove straight into us, killing my grandmother. My sister suffered two broken ankles and I was hospitalized for one week with two scull fractures. My family still continues to be affected due to the death of my grandma—a death that could have been prevented. Shortly after the accident, Farrell’s installed inexpensive barriers in front of all of its restaurants which was a small sacrifice they made in order for their customers to be safe.
I am in favor of this ordinance because it will make sure that parking lots are designed to protect people in front of restaurants, stores, and other buildings in Artesia.
I respectfully request that the city council approve this ordinance, so that no one in Artesia will have to go through what I have gone through and that we can take comfort knowing that this terrible accident will result in saving many lives.”
“My name is Isabel Manalo, I am here to speak in favor of this Ordinance. Almost one year ago, on April 25, 2014, my family and I were involved in an accident at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor in Buena Park. My brother, sister, and I were waiting outside the restaurant with my grandma, when a driver, who was pulling into a disabled parking space that was facing the restaurant, lost control of his car and drove straight into us, killing my grandmother. My sister suffered two broken ankles and I was hospitalized for one week with two scull fractures. My family still continues to be affected due to the death of my grandma—a death that could have been prevented. Shortly after the accident, Farrell’s installed inexpensive barriers in front of all of its restaurants which was a small sacrifice they made in order for their customers to be safe.
I am in favor of this ordinance because it will make sure that parking lots are designed to protect people in front of restaurants, stores, and other buildings in Artesia.
I respectfully request that the city council approve this ordinance, so that no one in Artesia will have to go through what I have gone through and that we can take comfort knowing that this terrible accident will result in saving many lives.”
