HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 98-147 - Proclaiming Oct 23 through Oct 31, 1998 "Red Ribbon Week" � �
RESOLUTION NO. 98- /�7
A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING PROCLAIMING
OCTOBER 23 THROUGH 31, 1998, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK"
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Red Ribbon Week Campaign is to present a unified and visible
commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America, and signify an attitude of intolerance to the use
of illegal drugs and the illegal use of le�al drugs; and
WHEREAS, the 1998 theme of the Red Ribbon Campaign in Shasta County is"Drug Free Starts
With Me" and thousands will demonstrate their commitment to a dru�-free life style by wearing and
displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, recent reports indicate that drug use and abuse begin at an earlier age, making the
challenge to give our youth the chance to be free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs greater than ever;
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WHEREAS, it is important that the entire community-homes, schools,churches,businesses, and
governmental agencies-unite to organize,support,and promote community awareness of tobacco,alcohol
and other drug problems and encourage drug-free choices.
II NOW,THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, that the City Council of the Cit of Reddin hereb
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declares October 23 through October 31, 1998, as "RED RIBBON WCEK," in Redding, California, and
enco;urages citizens to participate in drug prevention activities making a visible statement that we are firmly
committed to a drug-free and alcohol abuse-free community.
� I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting
of th�e City Council of the City of Redding on the 20th day of October, 1998, and was duly adopted at said
meefing by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge and Kehoe
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNC.iL MEMBERS: xight
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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W. Leonard Wingate�, ity Attorney Connie Strohmayer, y C erk
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