HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 93-353 - Supporting the 6th National Red Ribbon Campaign for a Drug-Free America, & Proclaim Oct 23-31, 1993 as "Red Ribbon" Week a
RESOLUTION NO. 93-3353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
SUPPORTING THE SIXTH NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN FOR A
DRUG-FREE AMERICA, AND PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23-31, 1993,
AS RED RIBBON 'WEEK. '
WHEREAS, the Sixth National Red Ribbon Campaign will be
celebrated October 23 through 31, 1993, with its theme being Drug
Free and Proud; and
WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free
Youth, Inc. has assumed the leadership role in this Campaign; and
WHEREAS, President and Mrs. Clinton are Honorary
Chairpersons of this nationally united proclamation of war
against drugs; and
WHEREAS, Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. is
coordinating this grass roots community effort in a combined
effort with the Shasta County Chemical People, Inc. and the Crime
Prevention Unit of the Redding Police Department; and
WHEREAS, schools, businesses, law enforcement agencies,
churches, hospitals, service clubs, government agencies, and
individuals in the State of California will demonstrate their
commitment for a Drug-Free America by wearing and displaying red
ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the abuse of drugs and alcohol permeates every
aspect of American society; and
WHEREAS, juvenile arrest rates for drug law violations have
experienced a dramatic increase since 1981 ; and \
WHEREAS, the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can lead to
failing grades, failing jobs, crime, addiction, and ultimately
loss of life; and v`
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WHEREAS, as long as the demand for drugs exists, supply will
follow and availability will remain; and
WHEREAS, the prevention of drug abuse through awareness and
education is necessary to bankrupt the suppliers and stop the
drug cycle; and
WHEREAS, awareness of and education through available
programs can save lives and make communities safer for all
Californians;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Redding hereby supports the Sixth National Red
Ribbon Campaign, and proclaims October 23 through 31, 1993, as
Red Ribbon 'Week' in the City of Redding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages its
citizens to participate in drug awareness activities, including
Family Day in Lake Redding Park on October 23, 1993, thus making
a visible statement that we are strongly committed to living a
healthy life.
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 5th day of October, 1993 , and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Dahl; Kehoe, Moss: and Arness;
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
!I ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CARL ARNESS, Mayor
City of Redding
ATT ST: FORM APPROVED:
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CONNIE STROHMA City Clerk �C3A. HA , City Attorney
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