When tragedy struck the community on Halloween night 2011, local residents and leaders learned that the annual event that children look forward to each year can also be one of the most dangerous times for youngsters.

Since the accident that claimed a young Albany girl’s life that night, efforts have begun and continue to be made, to help put Halloween safety at the forefront.

One such measure was taken last week by Albany Mayor Nicky Smith and Albany City Council members, who adopted what is called the “Little Princess” resolution. The document, which will be published again prior to this year’s October 31 trick-or-treat night, suggests and encourages safety in trick-or-treat events.

The resolution was worded in memory of Aleigha Duvall, the little girl who lost her life in a pedestrian/vehicle accident that occurred while the child was trick-or-treating.

Albany City Council, at its regular meeting on January 3, unanimously approved the following “Little Princess Resolution,” published here in its entirety:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY, KENTUCKY SUGGESTING AND ENCOURAGING SAFE PARTICIPATION IN HALLOWEEN “TRICK OR TREAT” FESTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the City of Albany, Kentucky is concerned about the health, safety, and welfare of its young citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the City encourages its young citizens to enjoy the Halloween Celebration in a safe manner; and,

WHEREAS, the City believes that it should remind the parents and caretakers of our youth of certain safety precautions which may help to protect our children.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Albany, Kentucky that in memory of our beloved Aleigha Duvall, who was the victim of a tragic accident on the evening of Halloween 2011, that said City strongly suggests and urge parents and caretakers of our future trick or treaters to require some safety measures such as reflective material or other safety equipment such as glow sticks or artificial light which would be visible about the child from all directions which would provide said child a visibility to all motorists and others which may be on the streets and byways of our City of Albany, Kentucky.

It is further the intent of the City of Albany through its council that this resolution appear in the local newspaper and on our local radio station prior to our annual Halloween festivities to remind and encourage all parents and caretakers to consider the safety and welfare of our children.

Passed and adopted this the 3rd day of January, 2012.