HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-048 - Just Say No ZESOLUTION NO. 2001- 9.s-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 2 THROUGH APRIL 6, 2001,
AS "JUST SAY NO"/YOUTH POWER WEEK
WHEREAS, the use of illegal drugs continues to be a major problem in our
community; and
WHEREAS, studies continue to show that children are beginning to use tobacco,
drink alcohol, and use other drugs at an earlier age; and
WHEREAS, students should be encouraged and supported in their efforts to say
"NO" to drugs and to deal more effectively with peer pressure; and
WHEREAS, youth are learning how to say "NO" and are becoming more involved
in positive activities through participating in "Just Say NO" and Youth Power Clubs; and
WHEREAS, the Redding City Council encourages students to make a strong public
commitment to remain drug free and believe that such a commitment can be made more
meaningful through participating in a "Just Say NO" or Youth Power Club; and
WHEREAS, the "Just Say NO" and Youth Power Clubs of Shasta County are
sponsoring a Walk Against Drugs on April 6, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redding does hereby designate the week of April 2 through April 6, 2001, as "Just Say
No"/Youth Power Week and encourages participation in the 16`h Annual Walk Against Drugs
on Friday, April 6, 2001.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of April, 2001, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Connie Stro mayer.Ci►' C'erk W.Leonard Wingate r ity Attorney
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