HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 99-068 - Designating the week of 05-03 - 05-07-99 as "Just say no" Youth Power Week � RESOLUTION NO. 99�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 3 - MAY 7, 1999,
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 May 7, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redding does hereby designate the week of May 3 - May 7, 1999, as "Just Say No"/Youth
Power Week and encourages participation in the Walk Against Drugs on Friday, May 7,
1999.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and
adopted at a regular meeting of thee City Council on the 4th day of May 1999, by the
following vote:
AYES: COLTNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, Kight , McGeorge, Pohlmeyer and Anderson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBEI�.i� None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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obert C. Anderson, Mayor
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