HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-436 - Supporting the Fourth National Red Ribbon campaign for a drug-free America, and proclaim Oct 19-27, 1991 as " Red Ribbon Week" L
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
SUPPORTING THE FOURTH NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN FOR
A DRUG-FREE AMERICA, AND PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 19-27,
1991, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK."
WHEREAS, the Fourth National Red Ribbon Campaign will be
celebrated October 19-27, 1991, with its theme being Neighbors
Drug Free and Proud; and
WHEREAS, President and Mrs. Bush are Honorary Chairpersons
of this nationally united proclamation of a 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
WHEREAS, as long as the demand for drugs exists, supply will
follow and availability will remain; and
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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 does hereby support the Fourth National
Red Ribbon Campaign, and proclaims October 19-27, 1991, 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, 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 15th day of October , 1991, and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss & Dahl
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MIKE DAHL, Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
E E A. NICH LS, ity Clerk ALL A. HAYS, C' y Attorney
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