HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 95-227 - Proclaiming Oct 23 through 31, 1995, as "Red Ribbon Week" � �
RESOLUTION NO. 95-ZZ 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING PROCLAIMING
OCTOBER 23 THROUGH 31, 1995, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK"
WHEREAS, research has shown that experimentation with tobacco, alcohol,
and other drugs can begin as early as elementary school age; and,
WHEREAS, Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. , sponsored the first
statewide "Red Ribbon Campaign" in 1986, and the National Federation of
Parents for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. , sponsored the first nationwide campaign in
1988, with the red ribbon symbolizing commitment to a healthy, drug-free
lifestyle with the goal of the "Red Ribbon Campaign" being to present a
visible commitment toward the creation of a Drug-Free America; and,
WHEREAS, the 1995 tenth anniversary theme of the "Red Ribbon Campaign"
is "BE HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE, " promoting a strong personal commitment to a
healthy and drug-free lifestyle; and,
WHEREAS, millions of Americans will demonstrate their commitment to
drug-free and alcohol abuse-free healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying
red ribbons during this week-long campaign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Redding hereby declares October 23 through 31, 1995, as "RED RIBBON WEEK, "
and encourages 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 the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17th
day of October, 1995, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following
vote:
AYES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : P. Anderson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AVID A KEHOE, ay�r.
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W. LEONARD WING E, City Attorney