HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 98-040 - Designating the Week of April 27 - May 1, 1998, as "Just Say No"/Youth Power Week �
RESOLUTION NO. 98�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 27 - MAY 1, 1998,
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 1, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redding does hereby designate the week of April 27 - May 1, 1998, as "Just Say No"/Youth
Power Week and encourages participation in the Walk Against Drugs on Friday, May 1,
l 998.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and
adopted at a regular meeting of thee City Council on the 21st day of April 1998, by the
following vote:
AYES: COIINCILMEMBERS: Anderson , Kehoe , McGeorge & Murray
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: N o n e
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: N o n e
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: N o n e '
Ken M rr y, Mayo
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Connie Strohmayer, � lerk W. Leonard Wing e City Attorney